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No. The two chemicals have different temperatures, and different operation pressures. They also have different rates of evaporation, and require different drying chemicals in the accumulator/drier. R134a will dissolve R12 (freon) drying chemicals, resulting in damage to the system.
R12 can be recovered by some shops certified for work with the chemical, but the pressures of R134a are far higher for operation, and in some cases require replacement parts on the condensor and evaporator, and potentially on the pump. (the accumulator has to be replaced in any case, but again, different chemicals required).
The lubricant oil in the pump as well, has a different breakdown under R134, and requires replacement refrigerant oil.
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