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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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im trying to recharge the a/c on a 95 gt. which side is the low side? thanks, mike
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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the cap will say.....but it's the larger line
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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i cant find anything on the cap. do you know if its the line closer to the front of the car on the pass side? its hot out!!
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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the small one is the high pressure line
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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thanks. ill go try. dont go to far though. mike
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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thanks alot for your help. it took a while for the compressor to start running again and was working great. i went for a short drive and the compressor stopped running.any ideas? its not a fuse.could i still be low on freon? thanks. mike
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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ok now my ac i think needs to be charged but i don't really know anything about a/c's so how would i charge the a/c on my 1990 mustang...its a 4cylinder...if that helps any
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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take it to a shop. it takes specialized equipement.
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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ok thought so...just wondering because i didn't think that i could do it myself....btw...how much would this cost
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thanks alot for your help. it took a while for the compressor to start running again and was working great. i went for a short drive and the compressor stopped running.any ideas? its not a fuse.could i still be low on freon? thanks. mike
Could be your cycle switch (forgot technical name) it's what makes the A/C clutch engage and disengage.



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