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A/C recharge 850 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Juan P. on  Thu May 13 09:43 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Is there any way you can recharge the A/C system yourself on the 850s? I'm wondering if I can just get some parts/materials and do it myself, is that possible? (i.e. freon, etc)








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    A/C recharge 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be 93 & 97 850 on  Thu May 13 09:59 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I charged my 93 every year, its easy dyi job,

    you need to buy a r 143a recharge kit and follow the directions.
    it cost about 30 bucks the cans of r134a are around 6 bucks.
    the kit comes with stop leak r134a combo(large can),

    it comes with a gauge and presure fitting with a little twist valve

    make sure you hook up to the low side, if you are blowing hot air
    you will need two cans, I am sure your evap is leaking but
    it may be super slow like mine, two the three cans a year
    got me throught the hot season in upstate NY

    good luck

    93 850 glt 5 speed (sold)
    97 850 sport wagon (sold)
    00 saab 9-5 se







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      A/C recharge 850 1994

      posted by  someone claiming to be VolvoFan on  Sun May 16 19:00 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      Do a search on this site for lots of threads on this issue.

      I used the InterDynamics AC Recharge kit which included a pressure gauge and a can of R134a. I also used a rubber sealant and metal sealant for the infamous evaporator leak.

      Be careful not to overcharge the system.







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