Do-it-to-yourself van air conditioner recharging requires eye protection, a charging kit, refrigerant, and some practical knowledge. Keep in mind, if you do not have the manufacturer's specifications and a charging manifold with gauges, you will not be able to do a professional job, but many people successfully recharge their ac units for vans with kits available at big box stores and auto parts retailers. Try to get a kit that includes a pressure gauge, this will make troubleshooting and charging easier. But be aware that this particular process is usually best left to a professional mechanic.
Step 1: Determine if you have any refrigerant left in your van air conditioning system at all.
To do this, you will need to fit a charging hose on the low pressure port, which is on the refrigerant line on your van, usually near the accumulator. Be sure to use eye protection. If your
van air conditioning system is completely discharged, it may be contaminated with moisture, and charging will not give satisfactory results unless the source of the leak is found, repaired, and the receiver dryer is replaced. The open system must be repaired and purged using a vacuum pump to remove air and moisture. You will also want to add compressor oil if the van air conditioning system has been leaking. Evidence of oil leakage and measurement of oil left in a replaced compressor will be a guide as to how much oil to replace.
Step 2: Check for any obvious leaks in van air conditioner units.
If your van air conditioner units has lost sufficient refrigerant to quit working, you have a leak. Small leaks may take months to deplete the refrigerant so that the van air conditioner fails to cool, but charging a van air conditioning system with a significant leak is simply a waste of time. Look for refrigerant oil residue on hose, tubing, and fittings that are part of the refrigerant system. Spray a soapy water solution on fittings and watch for bubbles to appear, indicating a leak.
Step 3: Make sure the condensing coils in van air conditioner are not obstructed with debris, and that the compressor is operating.
To test a compressor with a low charge you may need to jump the pressure switch, often located on the accumulator.
Step 4: Tap your refrigerant can.
This is done by completely opening the valve on the tapping fitting, which retracts the tapping pin into the valve body. Failing to do so will result in the tap puncturing the can when it is installed, releasing the refrigerant before the fitting is sealed.
Step 5: Securely thread the tapping valve on the refrigerant van, close the valve completely shut.
This drives the pin into the top of the can, making it possible to release the refrigerant when the valve is opened.
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Step 6: Purge the charging hose.
Open the valve until you hear it fill with refrigerant, then slowly loosen the brass fitting that connects the hose to the valve. Be careful not to allow refrigerant to spray on bare skin, as this will freeze skin tissue on contact. Re-tighten the hose once you have heard refrigerant escaping; this should have forced any air (and moisture) from the hose.
Step 7: Locate the low pressure charging port on the refrigerant line on your van.
This will be on the larger tube, usually near or on the accumulator. Connect the quick coupling and make sure it is not leaking.
Step 8: Crank your engine and turn the ac units for vans on high cool, high fan.
◆ If your recharging hose is equipped with a pressure gauge, check it to determine
if the van air conditioning system needs refrigerant. If the pressure holds steady in the recommended range, the ac units for vans is full and should not be charged. If the pressure is below the recommended range, follow the instructions to recharge the van air conditioner units.
◆ Another indicator that the van air conditioning system needs refrigerant is that the
compressor cycles rapidly. If the compressor switches on and off every 5 to 20 seconds, it is most likely due to low pressure. You will see the pressure drop when the compressor kicks on, the compressor will shut off when the pressure gets too low, and the pressure rises back up to the operating range as the system equalizes. Compressor cycling (switching on and off) in a completely charged system should be very slow (every 30 seconds or up) or not at all present (compressor stays on) in hot weather.
◆ Be aware if the cooling fans for the radiator are on and functioning with while the
ac units for vans is on. If the compressor is on, the cooling fans should also be on to assist in cooling the freon in the condenser, located either in front or behind the radiator. Most vehicles have 2 fans, with one being dedicated to the van air conditioning system.
Step 9: Open the valve until you hear refrigerant passing through the hose.
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Step 10: Allow the can to dispense its contents.
This often takes anywhere from two to five minutes. The hotter the outside temperature, the more quickly the contents will discharge. Keep the can with the tap up at all times, to allow non-liquid refrigerant into the suction side of the system to prevent compressor damage. Do Not overcharge! A manifold gauge should be used to measure both high and low side pressure. Consult a Pressure temperature chart.
Step 11: Close the valve and disconnect the hose when the can is empty or no longer discharging enough to keep the can cold.
Check the charging port for leaks, and replace the plastic cap.
Step 12: Check the air from the van air conditioner units vents in the van.
It should be blowing cold (38-45 degrees), if not, either one can of refrigerant was not sufficient to charge the system, or some other component is the problem. Do Not overcharge! A manifold gauge should be used to measure both high and low side pressure. Consult a Pressure temperature chart.
Lastly,
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