Ive got a Sebring Convertible with the 2.7 liter V6 and 130,000 miles. Went to test the AC which always worked in the past but got no cold air and could hear a "hiss" in the vents when the AC was turned on. Bought some R134 and it took a charge, the compressor engaged and the air cooled like it should and I put dye in the line. After checking this morning, ive got what appears to be a slight leak on the suction line where the rubber hose is crimped to the metal line. AC is still cold so I don't know how much I have actually lost. Is replacing the low pressure line something I can do at home and just take it somewhere to be fully evacuated/recharged? Is it even worth messing with?
AC Low pressure/Suction line leak
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The system needs to be fully evacuated before taking anything apart. Once the new line is installed, you need a vacuum pump to get all air and moisture out of the system, then you recharge it by weight.
Change out the line at home and then take the car to get the A/C vacuumed and recharged. Make sure you lube up the line seals with refrigerant oil before before assembling.
The cheapest option is if you have a shop in your area that will repair your hose, then you can remove the hose & have them fix it, re-install, and then take it for an evac/recharge. Or rent a vacuum pump and and DIY. This works best if you can leave the system open for the absolute, bare minimum of time- every minute its open, moisture is getting in and attacking the refrigerant oil and loading up the drier. If you have to leave it open a few days, change the drier out at the same time and evac for longer before re-charging.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
The cheapest option is if you have a shop in your area that will repair your hose, then you can remove the hose & have them fix it, re-install, and then take it for an evac/recharge. Or rent a vacuum pump and and DIY. This works best if you can leave the system open for the absolute, bare minimum of time- every minute its open, moisture is getting in and attacking the refrigerant oil and loading up the drier. If you have to leave it open a few days, change the drier out at the same time and evac for longer before re-charging.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
15 minutes used to be the time limit for a A/C drier to be open to the atmosphere at Chrysler corp pants.
The cheapest option is if you have a shop in your area that will repair your hose, then you can remove the hose & have them fix it, re-install, and then take it for an evac/recharge. Or rent a vacuum pump and and DIY. This works best if you can leave the system open for the absolute, bare minimum of time- every minute its open, moisture is getting in and attacking the refrigerant oil and loading up the drier. If you have to leave it open a few days, change the drier out at the same time and evac for longer before re-charging.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
15 minutes used to be the time limit for a A/C drier to be open to the atmosphere at Chrysler corp pants.
While you are looking around ensure there are no other leaks, especially on the compressor seals/casing. Your car is over 10 years old and A/C compressors often don't last past 10-15 years. The rubber hoses are aging too. You only want to be in the system once so check everything, including the HP line. Sometimes some odd wear patterns on those lines were they rub against something.
The suction hoses are often part of the drier/low pressure line - just one unit all getting replaced at the same time. Those assemblies are fairly inexpensive at $25-$45 each. I'd rather buy a new assembly than repair one.
The suction hoses are often part of the drier/low pressure line - just one unit all getting replaced at the same time. Those assemblies are fairly inexpensive at $25-$45 each. I'd rather buy a new assembly than repair one.
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Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
The cheapest option is if you have a shop in your area that will repair your hose, then you can remove the hose & have them fix it, re-install, and then take it for an evac/recharge. Or rent a vacuum pump and and DIY. This works best if you can leave the system open for the absolute, bare minimum of time- every minute its open, moisture is getting in and attacking the refrigerant oil and loading up the drier. If you have to leave it open a few days, change the drier out at the same time and evac for longer before re-charging.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
15 minutes used to be the time limit for a A/C drier to be open to the atmosphere at Chrysler corp pants.
Must plug the open lines as soon as you open the system
Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
The cheapest option is if you have a shop in your area that will repair your hose, then you can remove the hose & have them fix it, re-install, and then take it for an evac/recharge. Or rent a vacuum pump and and DIY. This works best if you can leave the system open for the absolute, bare minimum of time- every minute its open, moisture is getting in and attacking the refrigerant oil and loading up the drier. If you have to leave it open a few days, change the drier out at the same time and evac for longer before re-charging.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first. Of course if it all happens to leak out through that bad hose, then you're nice and legal.
15 minutes used to be the time limit for a A/C drier to be open to the atmosphere at Chrysler corp pants.
Must plug the open lines as soon as you open the system
Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first.
That's another one of those unconstitutional laws from an unconstitutional alphabet agency.
Legally, you can't open the system unless its evacuated first.
That's another one of those unconstitutional laws from an unconstitutional alphabet agency.
technically anyone who has been in a car crash and compromised the a/c system should be in jail then......oh i'm j/k
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