1196 blazers use r-134 refrigerant, usally one can will do it but i always have two just in case.first start the engine, turn on a/c to max cool, now you always connect to your low port on a 96 blazer it is located on the accumulator( big shiney thing next to heater box on pass. side of engine compartment) on the top half of it is a service port may have a plastic cap on it if it does unscrew it, connect hose of recharge unit with can of refrigerant already screwed on but not pierced, slowly pierce can with tap valve i always wrap can with warm wet towel it helps with icing turn piercing valve all the way in then all the way out hold can upright until empty then close piercing valve remove hose replace cap. sometimes it might take 2 cans but test after one to see if a/c is blowein good and cold
Purchase a recharge kit from your local auto parts store. The kit will come with all necessary materials and directions.
take it to a dealer.
You don't have one; crack a line to drain it.
in the low side hose by the condenser
Both of these ports are located in the lines coming from the compressor. According to Alldata.
How do i Recharge AC Unit for a 1998 Dodge Stratus
You have a leak somewhere in the ac system. A dye can be injected into the system and with the use of a black light and special glasses the leak can be detected so repairs can be made.
Take it to a garage that services ac. If it needs a recharge it must have a leak in the system.
On the accumulator.
Look under car...look for blue c as p near compressor...
If the AC is not cold enough, go to an auto store such as pepboys and purchase an AC recharge kit. If that does not solve it, then your compressor may be bad.
Yes.