Can you use auto air conditioning R134a to fill the unit?

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Probably needs a recharge easy to check go to auto store get a kit hook it up turn on a/c full check gage and charge to level

This car originally contained R12, if you can find it you can use it. The other option if this has not already happened is you can convert the system from R12 to R134a, which is readily available, all auto part stores carry these kits. R12 AC fitting are threaded and R134a systems have slip on quick connect fittings.

if the compressor kicks on then it may not need gas, you may have another problem, caution dont blow up can or system, if the can is connected to low side and the compressor is running then it should take the freon.

Well, you should first check ALL, your vehicles fuse boxes and make sure they're in working order.

Assuming that your air conditioning compressor clutch is engaging and in working order.
and the the fuses are good. Then most likely, it is as simple as needing to fill it up with refrigerant...

If you dont have an autoparts store nearby, well even if you do. The R134a is cheaper at most stores such as Walmart, K-Mart, etc, etc...

As for cost, an 18oz cannister with a filling tube and gauge runs around 18.00 at most auto parts store... Instructions are on the can. including what the typical PSI level should read from a system in working order.

Good Luck and Happy Motoring

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Well, I would check to see if the compressor under the hood is engaging and the fan turns on to the radiator when switching the a/c on.

The most common problem for a car that is 6 years old is for r134a refrigerant to leak out through o-rings.

I would get an r134a recharge kit from your local auto parts store which consists of a tube and a can of freon with oil, leak detector, and sealant to help prevent leakage.

Hope you can get 'cool' air conditioning again.

You should have the manual for this unit handy and as far as recharging tools go. You only need a can of R134a *(if the unit is R12 you need to buy upgrade adapters since R12 is no longer sold) Run the unit and put the R134a filler line on the low pressure side of the compressor *(from manual...dont guess as trying to charge the high pressure side is VERY dangerous). Get the charge just into the Green zone on your charger and that is it! Try not to fill too high in the green zone....I know it sounds funny...but AC's usually work better when they have the low end of their optimum fill. R134a doesnt work as well as R12 so be sure you buy the R134a with cooling enhancers. Your local Autozone can guide you to the right filler/product combination.

Good luck and be careful!

in 93 you could have R12 or R134a ... R12 is now illegal to use for most cars .. so you would have to have your system retrofitted so it can use R134a ... you can see what kind you have by looking under the hood .. there should be a plaque that tells what kind and how much the system holds .. the R134a systems have a special larger filler port and that is easily recognized by anyone familiar with auto air conditioning .. so just a look will tell them ... R134a is known for slow leaks .. its a small molicule so leaks easily .. the compressor will stop when the pressure gets down too low ..thats to prevent damage .. for now anyone can purchase r134a and many people add it themselves but the law specifies that only certified people can do work on air conditioners .. R12 and R134a are not compatable so you cant mix them .. no matter what the only refridgerrant you can use is R134a ..

Your vehicle takes R134A and you can purchase at any auto parts store. Some refill kits come with stop leak or leak detection dye to aid in troubleshooting and finding small leaks in auto air conditioners. The kits come with a guage and hose connector to fill the circuit and instructions on how to do so.

either your R134a is leaked out ore you need add and also add a dye see if leaks.
Add to the low side the car while running with gage with ac cranked on high follow metter dont over fill it loc the ac up. Easy 20 minute job wallmart sells the gage and R134s and so do auto zones