Car AC pressure too high FIX overcharged a/c gauge fluctuation reading jumps Up Down Freon problem

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  • Car ac blowing hot air after recharge a/c gauge fluctuation reading jumps Up Down problem FIX overcharged car air conditioner gauge bouncing in red, Car AC pressure too high Fix R-134a A/C Pro Freon fill up
    Disclaimer: I'm not a professional technician, just sharing my personal experience and if you find my video useful, please be careful and perform all repairs at your own risk. Thank you.
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  • @TheSmiley4eva
    @TheSmiley4eva ปีที่แล้ว +44

    LIFE SAVER!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was searching all over the Internet and was only seeing “take to an AC specialist” when I don’t have take-to-an-AC-specialist money! You came in so clutch and it was such an easy fix!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad it helped!

  • @duydang5081
    @duydang5081 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is legit video DIY. Not like all other videos, after watching over 5 minutes long and the end tell us to take the car to AC specialist. This trick take less than 5 minutes and save $100 - $300 from AC specialist. THANK YOU !! BTW, you need to run the car and AC on HIGH, when you try to release the freon out. Do it slowly and and watch the gauge. So that you don't empty out too much 😁

  • @kylemchargue9593
    @kylemchargue9593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    THANK YOU!!! I seriously can’t thank you enough!! I thought I made a really stupid mistake and cost my family a fortune. Your video fixed the mistake almost immediately!! God bless you!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help, and thanks for watching!

  • @cfogel3
    @cfogel3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I saw a bunch of videos like this one and yours was the most direct and ready to understand. Keep up the good work and thanks.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video

  • @migueljuarez6217
    @migueljuarez6217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Well I had exactly the same symptoms and thanks for your video I was able to fix it and it's working perfectly fine now. I can't thank you enough, you saved me a lot of money!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm glad you could fix it yourself, thanks for watching.

  • @shawnmccullough9374
    @shawnmccullough9374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Thank you, man!!! Tried to fix the wife's AC and I accidentally overfilled it. Now you're gonna make me look like a hero 😂😂

  • @tonymongiello7649
    @tonymongiello7649 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    THANK YOU! I used a cheap recharge can without a gauge and over filled my AC, this video was EXACTLY what I needed to get it fixed.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped.

  • @Maghotography
    @Maghotography ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Saved my life ❤️ thank you! Accidentally overfilled my AC and it was making knocking noises, turned off the car looked this up and followed your directions running perfectly now! Thank you for saving me a very expensive fix

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear!

    • @stardaunicorn
      @stardaunicorn ปีที่แล้ว

      Does this help for any car?

  • @TroyStein
    @TroyStein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this was the missing piece in my puzzle. Thanks for making my cross-country trip more comfortable!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @millertheory7935
    @millertheory7935 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This guy is literally a genius. Especially if you have the trigger hose. I don’t think you need that, it just makes it even easier. The air and Freon that came out wasn’t even that bad. Went from no AC in hot summer heat after I overfilled while trying to recharge back to nice, cold AIR! Thank you!!!

    • @adictiveadictive
      @adictiveadictive หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was it a lot of air or more refrigerant than air?

    • @millertheory7935
      @millertheory7935 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@adictiveadictive It doesn’t matter. It was like half and half. Air at first I think.

    • @adictiveadictive
      @adictiveadictive หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@millertheory7935
      Gonna try this later today when it cools down

    • @adictiveadictive
      @adictiveadictive หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you hear a constant his from inside the cabin after you overcharged it?

    • @millertheory7935
      @millertheory7935 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@adictiveadictive I don’t think so. The compressor just turned off. I can’t answer that for you. It may be something it may be nothing. I don’t know. You might’ve caused a small leak. Not that big of a deal if it’s super small. But Freon is deadly to breathe a lot of. Like 5 minutes of it can kill you I think.

  • @brendanf8969
    @brendanf8969 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You saved me bro! I have charged the system successfully in the past, but this time gave it a little too much juice. Was able to get it proper again with your help. I had also replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner as they had been loose/ squeaking and impacting performance. It’s like a new system now!

  • @ZanderTh3Gr8_
    @ZanderTh3Gr8_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow man, thank you for the quick to the point video that saved me from burning up in 100+ weather. I can’t thank you enough

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @kylewinkelmann1322
    @kylewinkelmann1322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow. I have been struggling with this all summer. I thought it was the condenser was bad. Maybe the plug was broken. Nope it had too much air. It was overfilled. I took the gauge that had the trigger, held it down till it went from red down to low (it was warm air and freon) replaced with a can of ez chill ....bam! Done. I'm literally writing myself directions in case I have to do this again in the future. This is literally the only video on TH-cam that suggests letting some of the air out. I didn't even think about that. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It saved me money at the repair shop and probably heat stroke..

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @11BravoSeries
    @11BravoSeries 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Its 25 June 2020, 9pm central California time... I was about to body slam my car... Thank you, my car is better because of you.. ❤

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it's all good now, and thanks for watching!

  • @GIUSAF
    @GIUSAF 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thanks mate, I literally was just pulling my hair out over my sons 2001 XTerra, ac compressor turning on and off, hooked up my gauge and it was pegged into the red! Bled it down, compressor stays on now! It's Vegas and 117 this weekend, likely expanded gasses for sure! THANK YOU!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow 117... that's hot... thanks for watching.

    • @DoctorTauri
      @DoctorTauri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chad C same issue same city LOL

    • @joshuatucker2521
      @joshuatucker2521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same issue for me this year in my wife's corolla. Suddenly the AC stopped working.. added refrigerant thinking it must be low. Had a bottle with a digital gauge on it that wasn't working properly. Went and bought much cheaper can with flimsy little plastic gauge.. but aha! THIS gauge was in the red. Found this video, bled off the pressure.. problem solved. Makes sense the savage heat here in LV will cause those gases to expand. Who woulda thought LESS refrigerant in extreme temperatures is a good thing? Lol

    • @jonjon9237
      @jonjon9237 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you overcharged before?

  • @chiya2006
    @chiya2006 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I did fix my A/C yesterday, And works much colder than I bought 8 years ago. I never had adequate cold flow to a satisfactory level before.
    Dumb me not going on TH-cam and fix it in 5 minutes.
    It stopped blowing cold air since last year. I thought maybe the car getting older and that’s what I get! I was wrong . All I had to do was to hook up the pressure gauge. The low showed too high on the red. I released pressure down to blue line and started working again like it’s new.
    Buying the pressure gauge was all I needed 👌

  • @jeremysmith2725
    @jeremysmith2725 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My man, it worked! Let out a decent amount from over charging and the more I let out the longer the compressor spun. I continued to relief pressure until the compressor spun consistently for at least 5 mins, then took it around the block. Got back home still engaged and air is much cooler. Thank you so much for this video!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @adictiveadictive
      @adictiveadictive หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was it air that came out or refrigerant?

  • @mackfar27
    @mackfar27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you so much for this information. I followed exactly what you did and I was able to bring the pressure down to exactly where it needed to be. My system was overcharged and I was noticing the A/C Compressor kept engaging and disengaging.
    Thank you again.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @mcoop6969
    @mcoop6969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks man. It literally took 5 minutes to fix my wife Stacy after watching your video on her 2006 Jeep Liberty the pressure was fluctuating around 30lbs. Now it's steady at 50lb after relieving the pressure.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Vrsac113
      @Vrsac113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish my husband will do these kind fixings for me😬I am the handy woman in the house 😂

  • @powerfullord5029
    @powerfullord5029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro. You just saved me lots of $ and worry. I overcharged my AC and the symptoms are exactly like you described. Now my car is all good. Gosh, thanks heaps man. You have a good new year !!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and happy new year!

  • @t3knoman00
    @t3knoman00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. thank you so much I must have used an old can which refilled the levep but then it must have gotten air in there. So once I drained it untill it stop fluctuating bam AC is ice cold. Thank you so much you saved me hundreds of dollars.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it worked out for you well, thanks for watching.

  • @pokeatrick
    @pokeatrick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your are THE MAN!
    THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION!
    I used stp a/c pro can on a maxima I could hear the compressors shut off and on after I filled it. It's a 20 oz can the unit calls for 5.2 oz of freon I had overfill even tho the gauge wasn't marked in the red was in the 50 psi range I took your advice and bleed the system under 40 and it's back to normal and air is blowing so cold now btw I live in Las Vegas!! THANK YOU SIR YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!!!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most cars need only a couple of ounces to "top off" the refrigerant. But since they sell huge canisters, most people (including me) overfill their systems. I'm glad you fixed it yourself!

    • @pokeatrick
      @pokeatrick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Your-Self THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! YOU'RE THE BEST
      my lady and I sending our love💑
      FROM THE HOT DESERT🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🌵🐍 OF LAS VEGAS!!!!!

  • @alletsorodsb2197
    @alletsorodsb2197 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You, sir, are a 💎 Diamond! Thank you so VERY much for this help. It not only saved me a trip to the mechanic but was able to save the perfect amount of refrigerant without losing everything. My dilemma was adding a little too much. I am also dealing with an intermittent climate door actuator that I was hoping wasn't it today. Crazy heat this week, windows will not roll down, fixing everything as I go.... this weekend they will be next (I usually do my own work if I can) Thanks to great people like you!! 🎉

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for sharing

  • @wolf-tw7ee
    @wolf-tw7ee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It static pressure video was a life saver. Since I didn't need to buy the high pressure and low pressure gauges . Thanks dude. Straight up to the point explanation.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @decarleszachery4849
    @decarleszachery4849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I did exactly wat you said an now my ac is working like it was Befor i over charge it.Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped.

  • @TipsyMcStumble82
    @TipsyMcStumble82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Super easy and my Freon is back in the green zone. Thanks for posting this.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to hear!

  • @TheSchloshPosh
    @TheSchloshPosh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This really saved me a LOT. Worked perfectly. I used a plastic bag and just threw the end that would be expelling the gas to keep it more contained instead of possibly getting in my eyes!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear it, and thanks for watching!

  • @TimShaw81
    @TimShaw81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This information is worth its weight in GOLD! Did exactly as you instructed and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much for sharing this. Liked & subscribed

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear!

  • @joshuaward3537
    @joshuaward3537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Wow thanks man !!! Car was doing same as yours plus mine was blowing heat instead of cold air now it's working 100%

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice to hear great news, thanks for watching.

    • @phuongbui9787
      @phuongbui9787 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      prey

    • @JonathanTacoman
      @JonathanTacoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just had the same thing happen to me today, AC wasn’t as cold, ended up putting too much, now i after watching this i bled it out like he says and it’s working great!

  • @alexi.3856
    @alexi.3856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for the video! This is probably the worst thing I could have done to fix my overcharging problem, but it definitely saved me time and $. Wore a gas mask & nitrile gloves. Sprayed into a ziplock bag, covered with a shop towel, because this stuff leaks too.

    • @edwardtafolla7285
      @edwardtafolla7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sessseee

    • @lionredfeather113
      @lionredfeather113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just a warning for others, refrigerant boils quickly at regular outdoor temperatures when not heavily pressurized. If you seal the ziplock with liquid refrigerant in it, it will pressurize and rupture or burst, probably within a minute!

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ziplocks don't seal. Water gets in easily, as does air or any other gas. Out, too.

  • @amandasanchez2343
    @amandasanchez2343 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg!!!!!! This is the trick of the decade! Im in Vegas in the middle of the summer, this trick is priceless!!!

  • @144megabytes
    @144megabytes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If it's a bottle Gage and the bottle is empty you can slowly unscre the bottle and while wearing gloves and the bottom where the bottle goes pointing it away from you with the engine/compressor running, let some of the gas off. Don't let too much out at a time. When you hear your compressor kick back on the Gage will indicate the pressure in the system.

  • @ericwilliams7374
    @ericwilliams7374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Having this issue right now. Debating on whether not I want to attempt bleeding off pressure or just taking it to a shop.
    I normally work on vehicles myself, but this is a little above my "pay grade". I haven't ever worked on pressurized systems before....

  • @heatncool
    @heatncool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    "I'm not a pro, found the gauge in my pile of junk" ahahaha! 😂

  • @ivanchavez6226
    @ivanchavez6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir thank you I just did this to my car after overfilling it. One day before the kid goes back to school you sir saved me a very hot time. My family thanks you!!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped

  • @Nubiangent1
    @Nubiangent1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thanks my man! I just charged my car yesterday, and the pressure and AC were fine. Today it's extra hot, and AC was blowing warm air. First thought was to add more refrigerant, but gauge almost pegged, so I knew I had to relieve the pressure instead, but didn't know how. Your video showed exactly what to do, and the tip about using a hose with a trigger on it was super great! Now my AC is cold again, and it didn't cost me a dime to fix the problem! This is what TH-cam is all about! Great job!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to hear it, and thanks for watching!

    • @heroxx5888
      @heroxx5888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did this and I couldn’t solve my issue :(

    • @Nubiangent1
      @Nubiangent1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@heroxx5888 Sorry to hear that...Are you saying that you couldn't reduce the pressure? Or that reducing it, had no effect?

    • @lh98
      @lh98 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nubiangent1 I did it too and it didn’t work. Never seemed like cold air coming out from the line either. Brought it down from almost 100 to 35 no change and the compressor never kicked on.

    • @Nubiangent1
      @Nubiangent1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lh98 Yeah sorry to hear that man. I'm not an AC guy by any means, but I'm wondering if your compressor's going out, or you have a thermostat issue? I once had a truck, that would blow cold air for a day after charging it, but then it would actually blow HOT air (like the heater was on) after a week. The truck was old, so I never bothered to get it looked at.

  • @sgtpeppers3021
    @sgtpeppers3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Short, simple, and quick to the point. This helped out a lot! Thanks 🙏

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it helped!

    • @xSyconia
      @xSyconia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok

  • @grownman1017
    @grownman1017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are the man!!!!!!! Straight life saver. I thought I had to spend a butt load of money to fix my issue, but you saved the day..........a million thanks bro

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to hear it, and thanks for watching!

  • @michaelpugliese13
    @michaelpugliese13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man.. good info!! Taking car in for warranty work and had overfilled Freon.. easy denial for them. Worked perfect 👍👍

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear!

  • @tousshong9438
    @tousshong9438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video. My AC was working in the morning and late evening but right at 3PM when it's super hot the AC was just blowing hot air just like your issue. I could hear the compressor kick in and out so I know there's Freon in the system and system is working. I release some pressure out a few times and now my AC is cold once again. Previous owner probably did some work on the system and either overcharge it or not enough Freon. Thanks!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @vasiliroros8699
    @vasiliroros8699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Worked really well!! Note to anyone trying this, you might have to do it multiple times after driving bc the pressure can go back up so don’t expect the first time to be perfect

    • @dustybeers
      @dustybeers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      👍Just happened to me. Definitely make sure everything is up to temp. I went from perfect charge to overcharged and hot air just after driving around.

    • @beesknees6970
      @beesknees6970 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dustybeers How did you fix it? We just got our car back after new compressor install and 2nd day it's not cooling and is overcharged. WE don't know what to do.

    • @dustybeers
      @dustybeers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beesknees6970 I just bled off some of the pressure after everything was up to temp. Also, make sure not to hold freon can upside down. Just shake it and hold it upright when squeezing trigger. Hvac friend of mine told me that's a common mistake.

  • @lateishaedwards6998
    @lateishaedwards6998 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I found that exact same hose for $15 bucks. Worked instantly! You just saved me $200 and a summer of riding in sweltering heat. I am icy cold once again. Thank you!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad it worked for you!

  • @namechamps
    @namechamps ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks I was a tiny bit over. Your vidoe helped. When you get close to 45 psi it doesn't take much for it to shoot up past that.

  • @kevinsutton3861
    @kevinsutton3861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey thanks for the help I released some of the gas and I have air-conditioning thank YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @danyphantom07
    @danyphantom07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Accidentally overcharged my ac n this video help me alot thanks

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @novawins9301
    @novawins9301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video man! Just put too much refrigerant in my car and it was blowing hot. Quick TH-cam search and found your video. Much appreciated! ✌🏼✌🏼❤️❤️

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @stevennieves2372
    @stevennieves2372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a bunch bro! It worked and now I'm enjoying some nice cold air.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad it worked for you too!

  • @rdyma32
    @rdyma32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so scared because I thought I ruined my daughters car. I overfilled the freon and started hearing the clicking noise. Used your steps and now it's working like new.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @tahjbolton7018
    @tahjbolton7018 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You saved my life with this video! I can’t thank you enough! I just swapped out my compressor today. I filled it too much and went into panic mode because it was blowing hot air. I came across your video and followed your steps, now I can see my breath when my AC is on 😂 thank you thank you thank you!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @wrapper13
    @wrapper13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much . I thought I just blew my compressor after misjudged recharge . I removed some refrigerant and now the ac is back on track . 😊

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep, they sell huge canisters with refrigerant, while most people need only a couple of ounces to top-off the system. I'm glad you fixed it yourself!

    • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
      @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the high pressure switch making it cycle the compressor. While your letting out that freon if it's being sucked into your cars engine is being turned into fosgine gas. That will kill you.

    • @LLCoolPass
      @LLCoolPass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AltonRowell-gb1lb r12 does, yes. r134a is pictured.

  • @PeteIsacks-dn9lt
    @PeteIsacks-dn9lt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG, YES HELPFUL AND IN MY SIMPLE ALTHOUGH VERY EDUCATED MIND I UNDERSTOOD WHAT AND WHY YOU WERE DOING WHAT YOU DID! OMG, 5 Stars for your HELP!

  • @jorgem50
    @jorgem50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video saved me so much money. I added too much freon and it was blowing hot air. Went back and released some pressure and now it's cold as ice. For a moment I thought I needed a new a/c compressor.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear it, and thanks for watching!

    • @tegridygone6185
      @tegridygone6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so you use the same hose and gage that came with the refrigerant can? do you just unscrew the refrigerant can off the hose and then hook the hose up to the low pressure line?

  • @b-dogsmittyman208
    @b-dogsmittyman208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much dude! You saved my 2017 Nissan Frontier’s AC’s life! I thought I completely fucked my air conditioner because I over filled it but thanks to you I let some pressure out and it works like new again! You saved my ass bro thanks again!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

    • @shawnbenton244
      @shawnbenton244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an 18 frontier. What psi on low side is working good for you? I don't trust the color system

  • @debbied7803
    @debbied7803 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that's very cool. I'm always afraid to work with stuff like this. awesome video

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Debbie D

  • @andreibugariu208
    @andreibugariu208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. I have managed to sort out my problem with the ac compressor. I hope I didn't break it on medium and long term.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @StuartHaight
    @StuartHaight ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. 2004 sienna had too low such that compressor would not kick on so I jumped the wires to get it going. Slowely filled, for about 2 minutes it blew cold but I think it overfilled (now that I see your video) so I'll need to back it out a bit. Havent done it yet. Will tackle tomorrow.

  • @Randallquezada
    @Randallquezada 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks this video helped out. In my case, I had too much Freon and had to release the pressure. It sure sounds like either you have too much pressure or too little pressure and the compressor therefore turn on and off. If you just recharged it I would imagine that your pressure is too high. And if you haven't recharged it, it probably means your freon is running low. At least that's my opinion.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said Randall Quezada!

    • @tegridygone6185
      @tegridygone6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i just put a can in yesterday, it does get cold now but it does go from cold to not very cold, back and forth. then today i checked with the same gauge the video has and it keeps going from the bottom of the green to the top of the yellow. and i hear the click everytime it goes up or down. is this the same problem?

  • @bobbydouglas16
    @bobbydouglas16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for the tip ! I overcharged mine and this worked perfectly

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to hear that it worked for you! And thanks for watching.

    • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
      @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now I see why our ozone is being damaged. This is nonsense letting out harmful cfc hcfc.
      Ignorance is killing us.

    • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
      @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bobby u all most slugged the compressor. Compressor won't compress liquid. Be careful dude.

  • @wannabeleek
    @wannabeleek 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You rock! Thanks so much for saving me a trip to the mechanic shop!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You bet!

  • @borism1990
    @borism1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I plugged the gauge in and reading was high. So I thought I cant recharge unless I like empty it. Turns out I needed compressor to be on. Do it again, and its low. Job done in 5 minutes. Thanks for the video.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Binah77
    @Binah77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much. I was really worried and thought about the money and trouble taking it back to my mechanic but I followed it exactly and the excess pressure was removed and ac is back cold again!!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @williamandrus4704
    @williamandrus4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I haven't read all the comments but, I made the mistake of not watching the AC compressor while it was running .....I had the pressure of the low side spiking when the compressor cycled OFF. Professional hvac advice I received was that at 90 degrees the low side pressure could be in and around 55psi. Note that while compressor was running pressure was 39 psi which is near optimal. Watch the gauge reading in relation to compressor on/off state before adding or removing. The pressure of your on cycle should be what to focus on.

  • @madisonmcelyea-rt6te
    @madisonmcelyea-rt6te ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh you’re more helpful than any mechanic I have been earned a sub

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @guopa1
    @guopa1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're a good man! I followed your trick and it worked.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that it worked for you as well! Thanks for watching.

  • @kenlgraham
    @kenlgraham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ken Graham
    If overcharged put charge can in ice water wait a couple minutes for it to cool, stop engine to increase pressure, open valve coolant, gauge should drop as high pressure migrates to cool low pressure but will start raising again. Shut gauge quickly give time for ice water to cool new hot gas in can, repeat. Start car check pressure if still to high repeat, if too low remove from ice water let warm up and while running add a bit, wait and let that cold refrigerant equalize as comes up to temp of motor refrigerant. This worked for me on a R410a 1 ton air conditioner, I see no reason it won't work for you with a empty or near empty can. This would legally fix your issue as you are not releasing it to environment, and you have refrigerant for future use for that vehicle. If this works for you as well please up-vote to move it up list.

    • @Anmomi123Rodriguez
      @Anmomi123Rodriguez หลายเดือนก่อน

      too confusing, too many steps 😐

  • @richer7451
    @richer7451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’ve saved another one, I had the exact same problem, thought I under-filled according to the gauge but it looks like I just overfilled. Much love man.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to hear it!

  • @254zero
    @254zero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg thank you. I know this is exactly whats wrong with my truck. Can't wait to fix it tomorrow

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck tomorrow, and thanks for watching!

  • @thomaschung7490
    @thomaschung7490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome vid....
    I filled my car ac and I put way too much. AC didn’t even kick on because there was too much refrigerant. I used the artic freeze trigger and just triggered away the excess gas and now it’s working fine. My trigger gauge colors are different where green is good and white is low.
    Thanks

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent! Thanks for watching.

    • @tegridygone6185
      @tegridygone6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      so you use the same hose and gage that came with the refrigerant can? do you just unscrew the refrigerant can off the hose and then hook the hose up to the low pressure line?

  • @sterlingsilver2214
    @sterlingsilver2214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much my friend you were dead on and save me lots of money from replacing things that work, at night it says on and works perfect and during daytime heat it cuts in and out so I bleed the line and watched the gauge leave from red to blue and ac stayed on and now works all the time; great hypothesis sir

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for watching.

  • @scottspencer4018
    @scottspencer4018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you. Worked like a charm. My car A/C reacted exactly like yours did. Pressure was too high and compressor wouldn't run for more than a second. Let some R134 out and it started to run, then the pressure built back up and it stopped, so I let some out until it runs as it should.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great job, and thanks for watching!

    • @jonjon9237
      @jonjon9237 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you add ac? Or just one day was high?

  • @SARDOG
    @SARDOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.... saved over $500 repair for something so simple.... just have to always tell myself, "KISS it"

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dvsandgo1
    @dvsandgo1 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bro you are the man!!!!!! I put too much freon on mine so that cause the compressor to not start working i bought an ac/pro with the trigger disppenser and let the pressure relief after get it at the right pressure voila
    All thanks to you

  • @germram
    @germram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you very much. Just had this problem and thought the worst. Was a pretty quick fix overall. You are doing great work

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @RaiderVic530
    @RaiderVic530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, sir! You saved me from buying a new compressor.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad to hear it, and thanks for watching.

    • @jamespolasky4977
      @jamespolasky4977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      R134a is ozone friendly

  • @MRamos7273
    @MRamos7273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!! Simple and fast. Got car going after 2 minutes

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @woyach
    @woyach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    glad i came across this video i dont know exactly what the problem is with my ac but 3 years ago had the condensor replaced due to a leak and for the 3 years it was just fine and then one day it was just hot and was the first time of the year using it so i figured ok lets buy a refill and went to hook the gauge up and the psi was up to 101 and then i let pressure out until it was in the middle of the green and now its ice cold again hopefully it was as simple as that but still going to take it in and see what they say

  • @itsjustcairin
    @itsjustcairin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ugh worked perfectly. Thank you!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear it, and thanks for watching!

  • @dhruvit01
    @dhruvit01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You just saved a trip to mechanic!! Thanks Man.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, and thanks for watching.

  • @ernestoescobar3803
    @ernestoescobar3803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it worked for my Silverado 2011 that was constantly running high for the cooling fans, high noise when they are at high speed constantly, and I read is a symptom for overcharged, and this fan high speed happened after last gas fill I did. due to leaks fixed with 3X sealant can. Thank you very much.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jackjones9460
    @jackjones9460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Have the same problem. Going to see if I can recharge an old can as I release the pressure.
    Somebody else pointed out the pressure reading drops when the compressor is running and that’s the reading to use. I’ll look the that difference as well.

  • @MajorHintonJr
    @MajorHintonJr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used a/c pro to recharge my system in my 2009 Lincoln MKS. I did it once a few years ago and it was perfect. Cold air, no issues. The AC started to blow warm again in June 2022, so I figured I'd recharge it again. This time, not so good. While charging, I noticed my engine stuttered and the a/c pro gauge jumped back and forth. When I got into the car, the air was warmer than before. Thinking it just might need some time to recycle, I drove home. The AC never got cool, the engine was rough, and the RPM gauge in my car jumped wildly. I ran the ac when I got home for about 25 minutes, and nothing changed. Now I think I have an issue and will need to go to the dealer (likely $200-$300 to check, evacuate, and recharge). Before I made that call, I thought I'd check once again on how I might fix this, and saw this video. I watched it a few times thinking it couldn't be this easy. I read a hundred or so comments. Many thanks and good results, so I thought I'd try before making the dealer appointment. I put on my gloves, grabbed a towel, and before I turned the car on, I attached the A/C Pro gauge without a can and pulled the trigger. IT WORKED! It only took a few short squeezes. I started the car, turned the AC to full blast, AND IT WAS COOL!. I went back to the gauge to check the reading while the AC and Car were on, and made a few more short squeezes until the gauge got into the green and settled in the green at 25. Removed the cord/unplugged, recapped the low-pressure input, closed the hood, and enjoyed cool air inside the car for 25 minutes. I turned the car off, waited a few minutes, restarted, and turned on the AC. It still worked. The whole thing took under 10 minutes. I'm so happy. Saved me $200-$300, and a day at the repair shop. I know you're not supposed to release the contents of the system into the air, but it was so little I don't feel bad at all. Thank you @Yourself for this most helpful video.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @samuelmarkovich8793
    @samuelmarkovich8793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the help! Mine was saying it was at 55psi, revved the engine and then it suddenly was off the charts. Let out pressure back down to 50 viola, back to 75f instead of 100+.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thanks for watching.

  • @benny_decker
    @benny_decker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried it and so far it seems to have fixed my issue. Thank you!!!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear!

  • @tuffasgong
    @tuffasgong 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, man stupid me over pressurized the A/C as well. Worked fine last night and this morning nice cold air. Driving home from work today at 5 90 something degree weather and was sweating balls. Released some of that pressure and thank God!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped

  • @jacqueskisling8241
    @jacqueskisling8241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you sir. This will always keep me employed 😁

    • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
      @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really. Can u believe these ignorant people.

    • @AsTheWheelsTurn
      @AsTheWheelsTurn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha i was just thinking as i was releasing pressure form my ac “ i bet I will be taking this in to someone like tomorrow haha, I have literally no idea what I am doing just let a bunch of pressure out , it is cycling again now so I suppose that is good, before it would stop cycling and the ac would go warm. But I would guess there is a particular pressure that is supposed to exist and I am probably messing something expensive up right now!!

  • @plsc1988
    @plsc1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! Problem solved.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thanks for watching!

    • @mikehagel1070
      @mikehagel1070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, you saved an ass chewing from my wife! LOL

  • @gsheverything_2716
    @gsheverything_2716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this problem right now, thank you sir for your video tomorrow I will be doing mine

  • @terencebritton752
    @terencebritton752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked like a charm for me. Thanks for making this video.

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it helped!

  • @moneymac2864
    @moneymac2864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Could be a faulty high pressure switch...

  • @playtunes1517
    @playtunes1517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mannn thanks you saved me a lot of cash you the best !!! :)

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it worked for you too! Thanks for watching.

    • @medicalchihuahua8331
      @medicalchihuahua8331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Your-Self can you please take this video down releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is illegal and highly dangerous to the environment

  • @nicklappos
    @nicklappos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That gauge came off the Interdynamics EZ Chill R-134a Refrigerant sold at many auto parts stores. About $25 to 35. Works like a champ.

    • @luckydelice1703
      @luckydelice1703 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My car won't sucks up the freon wy

  • @Reldoc1
    @Reldoc1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks a lot fixed my problem , Texas heat is fierce

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great to hear!

  • @RBdriver25
    @RBdriver25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    It’s supposed to be high when the compressor isn’t running. When the clutch kicks in and the pressure falls, that’s when it should be measured.

    • @slotsandfishin923
      @slotsandfishin923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you!! It's been so long since I've done my A/C and was like, man, something ain't right! You comment helped me out a lot. A/C throwin' snowballs ☃️

    • @nanpoe
      @nanpoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for your comment ! Helped a lot !

    • @justthebeginning1448
      @justthebeginning1448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much for commenting, thats exactly what I needed to know. For some reason that information is not in the instructions for refills.

    • @sgt.hollowpoint6968
      @sgt.hollowpoint6968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the information.

    • @ChapsShrugged
      @ChapsShrugged 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should it still cycle IN the "green zone" when its on, like 20psi or so? Also, if its "overfull" would this cause the compressor to run continuously when ac/defrost is on?

  • @MasterDewey
    @MasterDewey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    "If it get in your eye... you go blind."- EPIC warning

    • @bluewolf1111111
      @bluewolf1111111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I thought that was only for porn. 😂

    • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
      @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea he's giving advice on eye protection. That's just great.

    • @darklight4815
      @darklight4815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣I thought that too 😎😎😎

    • @johnmooney6797
      @johnmooney6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

    • @JonnyMudMower
      @JonnyMudMower 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t go blind .

  • @dirtmover123
    @dirtmover123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I took mine from underfilled to overfilled a couple of days ago. Now I know how to fix it. Worst case, if I end up in the shop they're not gonna know I've been tempering with it 😄 Thanks!

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck!

    • @adictiveadictive
      @adictiveadictive หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂
      Got an update?

  • @theirongiantbigdawg
    @theirongiantbigdawg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I over charger and this video helped me fix my issue, much appreciated brother

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped!

  • @druheese
    @druheese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two words; thank you

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and thanks for watching!

  • @liasdizon
    @liasdizon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Does your radiator fan /ac cooling fan spin in high speed mood before?

  • @jonfogelsonger7988
    @jonfogelsonger7988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the exact same gauge and mine showed in the yellow , I backed it off until it was in upper blue and air is colder. Thanks for your video

    • @Your-Self
      @Your-Self  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!