Old Mar 16, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Default Air Conditioning--Adding a partial refil r-134A

Although I have done this on past cars (non Xfire) , I have waited too long to put a partial fill in this case. That is the compressor has automatically been stopped from cycling due to too low pressure in system. Does anyone know if the compressor needs a jumper procedure like the older systems (at the low side cycling pressure switch w/only two wires involved) or do these newer cars that use the high pressure sensor to apply fans,compressor rotation, etc. (three wire type) use a more upscale method to cycle the compressor when it's been taken off line due to low pressire in system, in order to have R-134 pulled into the low suction port? This is not a sudden shutdown due to a part failure. The freon has eased it's way out of the lines over many long months, but I should have known better & not let it go so long without giving it a little drink before last fall ended. Thks.
 
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