sounds like there is no orifice tube in it. orifice tube should be located just before it enters the firewall at end of high pressure line
When charging refrigerant as vapor, the refrigerant is added to the system in its gaseous form. As the vapor enters the system, it needs to condense into a liquid in order to increase the pressure. This condensation process causes the pressure to decrease initially before the pressure starts to rise as more vapor enters and condenses into liquid form.
Refrigerant is added to a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire by removing the safety cap on the low pressure cooling line at the rear of the engine compartment. The charging line is then hooked up and refrigerant added until the pressure reaches specified levels.
Refrigerant is added to a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am by removing the cover on the low pressure coolant line and attaching a can of refrigerant. The valve on the can is then opened and the system will automatically pull the refrigerant in.
The AC system can be recharged in a 1990 Chevy Corsica by connecting a refrigerant tank to the low pressure inlet. Refrigerant is then added until the correct pressure is reached.
Refilling an air conditioner with refrigerant involves connecting a canister of refrigerant to the low-pressure port of the AC system, following the manufacturer's instructions. The refrigerant is then slowly added until the correct pressure level is reached, as indicated by a pressure gauge. It is important to ensure that the system is not overfilled to prevent damage.
The refrigerant cylinder pressure is typically higher than the system pressure, which allows the refrigerant to flow from the cylinder into the system. By opening the valve on the refrigerant cylinder, the higher pressure inside the cylinder forces the vapor refrigerant into the lower pressure system. This creates a flow of refrigerant into the system until the pressures equalize or until the desired amount of refrigerant has been added.
To put refrigerant in an AC system, you need to first locate the service valves on the unit. Then, connect a refrigerant charging hose to the low-pressure service valve. Open the valve on the refrigerant canister and slowly release the refrigerant into the system. Monitor the pressure gauges to ensure the correct amount of refrigerant is added. Close the valve and disconnect the hose once the system is properly charged.
Check the refrigerant level. Your vehicle probably uses 134A refrigerant so it shouldn't be too expensive. If the refrigerant level is low, someone can add refrigerant for you or you can purchase the tools and do it yourself. Refrigerant is added with the engine running, and to the "low" side. Never allow the "High" side to be over pressure.
The reason is that as the liquid evaporates in the tank and it cools it down and the vapor pressure (pressure in tank) is reduced and the evaporation rate decreases. Many refrigeration repair men have a bucket big enough to put their tank in and add hot water to keep the tank warm and get the freon to evaporate faster to speed up their project.
If you added refrigerant, was the compressor running better before or after you added refrigerant? Compressor cycling on-off can be caused by defective low pressure switch (very rare on Subarus), or low on refrigerant. Best to test with a good refrigerant gauge-- resting pressure (system off) should be between 45 and 80 psi (higher pressure with higher temperature) on the suction side. Make CERTAIN you attach the gauge to the suction side (the side with the larger diameter hose). When the compressor cycles on, if suction pressure drops below approx 23-29 psi, the low pressure switch will shut off compressor to prevent damage. If low suction pressure, cure is to add refrigerant, little at a time. NOTE: Refrigerant is under high pressure, and is very dangerous. If you are not trained to handle refrigerant, suggest take this problem to a shop to check out.
Virtually all vehicles since 1994 use refrigerant r-134a. On a 97 Suburban, the suction (low pressure) and discharge (high pressure) ports are located on top of the compressor. Refrigerant is added to the low pressure side. It is attached to the larger refrigerant piping and hose which runs to the accumulator-drier at the firewall. The smaller high pressure pipe attaches to the condenser located in front of the radiator. Do NOT attach a refrigerant can to the high pressure line.
To add refrigerant to your home AC system, you should first turn off the system and locate the service valves on the unit. Then, connect a refrigerant charging hose to the low-pressure service valve. Slowly open the valve on the refrigerant canister and allow the refrigerant to flow into the system. Monitor the pressure gauge to ensure you do not overfill the system. Once the correct amount of refrigerant has been added, close the valve on the canister and disconnect the hose. Restart your AC system and check for proper cooling.