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kouki_kouki · 08-21-2007, 01:10 PM

I've had my s14 for a while now and the A/C has never been cold. It just blows warm air. The light turns on from the a/c button and everything but just blows warm air out. I checked for leaks and i had noticed that the Pipe that has the Low Pressure cap on it was cracked. So i just replaced the pipe. So now can I just get r134a recharge kits from the stores and recharge it? or do i have to take it to a shop to get it recharged?

aznpoopy · 08-21-2007, 01:16 PM

your system was open to air.

assuming you dont have any other leaks and everything is working, the next step for you is to replace the a/c drier. its the metal can with two hardlines coming out of it by the battery. it costs about $80 from nissan.

after that, i suggest taking it to a shop and getting it vacced and charged. a can or two will work, however, but its not as cold as a real charge from a shop.

kouki_kouki · 08-22-2007, 12:13 AM

Can you tell me the specific reason i have to replace the A/C Drier?

projectRDM · 08-22-2007, 12:46 AM

Once the system is opened it's exposed to moisture, this damages the drier.

kouki_kouki · 08-22-2007, 02:23 PM

thanks guys, i appreciate the help.

08-21-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
kouki_kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Orange County Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	A/C help? I've had my s14 for a while now and the A/C has never been cold. It just blows warm air. The light turns on from the a/c button and everything but just blows warm air out. I checked for leaks and i had noticed that the Pipe that has the Low Pressure cap on it was cracked. So i just replaced the pipe. So now can I just get r134a recharge kits from the stores and recharge it? or do i have to take it to a shop to get it recharged?

08-22-2007, 12:46 AM	#4
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Once the system is opened it's exposed to moisture, this damages the drier. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

08-21-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	your system was open to air. assuming you dont have any other leaks and everything is working, the next step for you is to replace the a/c drier. its the metal can with two hardlines coming out of it by the battery. it costs about $80 from nissan. after that, i suggest taking it to a shop and getting it vacced and charged. a can or two will work, however, but its not as cold as a real charge from a shop.

08-22-2007, 12:13 AM	#3
kouki_kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Orange County Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Can you tell me the specific reason i have to replace the A/C Drier?

08-22-2007, 02:23 PM	#5
kouki_kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Orange County Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thanks guys, i appreciate the help.