1994 AC problem

94f150girl · #1 07-03-2009, 01:40 PM

can anyone explain to me how to recharge the AC in a 1994 f150?
ive got the refrigerant to do it, i just dont know what to do after that.
thanks (:

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Steve83 · #2 07-03-2009, 02:25 PM

Take it to a pro. Charging a refrigerant system isn't for amateurs. There are plenty of things you CAN do to maintain/repair your truck, and I (for one) will be glad to help you learn how, but this isn't one of them. Alignment, auto trans repair, & differential setup are others. Airbags are easy & safe compared to refrigeration. Yes, many people do this, but they rarely do it right.

RebColonel · #3 07-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Listen to the man, he is correct!!! Refrigeration work is dangerous. I used to do it all of the time with the correct tools. Believe me it is not fun when a high side line blows!

94f150girl · #4 07-04-2009, 10:18 AM

okay thanks for the advice (:

94f150girl · #5 07-04-2009, 12:36 PM

anyone know how much that will run?

Steve83 · #6 07-05-2009, 12:34 AM

That's strictly between you & the shop you take it to. Some have a minimum charge; some have a flat fee for evac. & recharge; some charge book time; some charge clock time; some will tell you a low price & then jack it up after they're working on it.

But the fact that you're low tells you there's a leak, so simply putting refrigerant in won't fix anything for long. That means you should expect to pay for some diagnosis & a few new parts (possibly just O-rings). I'd say reasonable cost would be between $150-250 if it's nothing major; maybe double that if you need 1 major component. Rip-off could head for a grand.