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NG 900/9-3 AC Recharge

279 bytes added, 03:21, 4 November 2009
Auto part stores sell recharge kits which are basically a hose with two connections and a gauge in the middle. (example, Napa # BK7652982) Our cars use R134a refrigerant, and PAG-100 oil (NG900 w. Seiko-Seiki compressor) or PAG-46 oil (9-3 w. Sanden compressor)
Recharge the system through the low-pressure port, which has a cap that sticks up next to the radiator, near the battery.Fig. 1 [[File:90093AC_Recharge_02.jpg (file)|thumb|Fig. 1 - Low Pressure Port]]
'''''NEVER try to connect a recharge kit to the high-pressure port behind the grille.'''''Fig. 2 [[File:90093AC_Recharge_04.jpg (file)|thumb|Fig. 2 - High Pressure Port]]
It is best to stay away from the high-pressure port completely because of the likelihood of injury if the refrigerant should erupt from that side of the system.
While charging the A/C system, the engine should be running, A/C at the lowest setting and doors or windows should be open. On cars that have ACC the display should read "LO" while charging.
One end of the charging hose snaps over the low pressure port. The other end of the hose screws down tight on top of the refrigerant container. The thumb screw at the container is screwed in to pierce the container seal, and then backed off to allow the refrigerant or the esther oil out. If adding oil, the can is held upside down. If adding refrigerant, right side up.Fig. 3 [[File:90093AC_Recharge_03.jpg (file)|thumb|Fig. 1 - Low Pressure Port With Recharging Equipment Attached]]