2020 Ford Transit AC re-charge..!!!
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Dave3166 said:
Hi.
I need to regas my AC. Want to do it myself. Has anyone done this themselves with good results, or do I just bite the bullet and get it done at a garage with the proper equipment.
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Regards.
Dave.
By the time you get the bits you need to do it at home, it'll cost more than it would getting a garage to do it, with no guarantee of success.I need to regas my AC. Want to do it myself. Has anyone done this themselves with good results, or do I just bite the bullet and get it done at a garage with the proper equipment.
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Regards.
Dave.
TL;DR, take it to a garage.
E-bmw said:
The garage will test it is air-tight first before putting the A/C gas straight into the atmosphere.
Don't bother, "groupon" normally have standing deals at around £40 for a check & gas, so definitely not worth paying more for the stuff to do the job, and then likely do it again.
Cheers, will have a look at that.Don't bother, "groupon" normally have standing deals at around £40 for a check & gas, so definitely not worth paying more for the stuff to do the job, and then likely do it again.
littleredrooster said:
If it's a 2020 model, it's almost certainly R1234a gas (the new environmentally friendly stuff) and it will be waayyyy more than £40 - nearer £140 I suspect!
Edit to add:...and I'm sure I read somewhere that it cannot be done DIY...
Oh, ok, I will look into that.Edit to add:...and I'm sure I read somewhere that it cannot be done DIY...
I believe the low pressure valve is behind passenger side headlight, perhaps that’s why it’s not a diy jobby..!!!!
Easy to remove though.
Thanks anyway for the reply.
Dave3166 said:
littleredrooster said:
If it's a 2020 model, it's almost certainly R1234a gas (the new environmentally friendly stuff) and it will be waayyyy more than £40 - nearer £140 I suspect!
Edit to add:...and I'm sure I read somewhere that it cannot be done DIY...
Oh, ok, I will look into that.Edit to add:...and I'm sure I read somewhere that it cannot be done DIY...
I believe the low pressure valve is behind passenger side headlight, perhaps that’s why it’s not a diy jobby..!!!!
Easy to remove though.
Thanks anyway for the reply.
There will be a sticker somewhere in the engine bay, giving the type of gas and the amount needed. Never seen R1234yf DIY bottles but I've seen R134a (equivalent) cans and the pipe/connector/gauge to attach to the low pressure port. Apparently the gas isn't R134a but its an equivalent which makes it suitable for DIY use.
But, for a 2020 vehicle, if the air con isn't working, its going to be something other than - or in addition to - needing a regas. So the best bet is an aircon specialist, who can test by vacuuming the system, then put a dye in to confirm where the leak is coming from. And/or, test other parts of the system properly.
But, for a 2020 vehicle, if the air con isn't working, its going to be something other than - or in addition to - needing a regas. So the best bet is an aircon specialist, who can test by vacuuming the system, then put a dye in to confirm where the leak is coming from. And/or, test other parts of the system properly.
paul_c123 said:
There will be a sticker somewhere in the engine bay, giving the type of gas and the amount needed. Never seen R1234yf DIY bottles but I've seen R134a (equivalent) cans and the pipe/connector/gauge to attach to the low pressure port. Apparently the gas isn't R134a but its an equivalent which makes it suitable for DIY use.
But, for a 2020 vehicle, if the air con isn't working, its going to be something other than - or in addition to - needing a regas. So the best bet is an aircon specialist, who can test by vacuuming the system, then put a dye in to confirm where the leak is coming from. And/or, test other parts of the system properly.
Agree, does anyone know any good mobile AC specialists around the Southampton area….??????? But, for a 2020 vehicle, if the air con isn't working, its going to be something other than - or in addition to - needing a regas. So the best bet is an aircon specialist, who can test by vacuuming the system, then put a dye in to confirm where the leak is coming from. And/or, test other parts of the system properly.
paul_c123 said:
I've seen R134a (equivalent) cans and the pipe/connector/gauge to attach to the low pressure port. Apparently the gas isn't R134a but its an equivalent .
Hmm, I'm curious about this, if its not R134a what is it?I was about to order a can and the filler hose, about £40, but my car takes 1000grams, so many many cans!
ATS had a deal on for £67.50, vacuum out, see if it holds vacuum, squirt in the amount, check it holds pressure. Had it done this morning.
Seems to be working, not sure how long for.
Huntsman said:
paul_c123 said:
I've seen R134a (equivalent) cans and the pipe/connector/gauge to attach to the low pressure port. Apparently the gas isn't R134a but its an equivalent .
Hmm, I'm curious about this, if its not R134a what is it?It does the same job, but without the same constraints.
Huntsman said:
I was about to order a can and the filler hose, about £40, but my car takes 1000grams, so many many cans!
ATS had a deal on for £67.50, vacuum out, see if it holds vacuum, squirt in the amount, check it holds pressure. Had it done this morning.
Like I said above not worth DIY, especially if it has leaked away rather than just needs a top up.ATS had a deal on for £67.50, vacuum out, see if it holds vacuum, squirt in the amount, check it holds pressure. Had it done this morning.
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