r134a? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

needfordinfo · 07-12-2006, 08:42 PM

I have a 99 ford xlt explorer and want to recharg my A/C how do I know if its a r134a system or a R12? (owners manual didn't say squat)

**Blee1099** · 07-12-2006, 08:45 PM

Your truck should use R134a. It should be listed under the hood.

shamaal · 07-12-2006, 08:45 PM

There should be an EPA sticker next to the hood latch. There should be something in the fine print.
Irregardless you have a R134a system. R12 went away in 1993.

needfordinfo · 07-12-2006, 08:49 PM

thanks and sorry for the double posting wasnt really sure where to put the question - new here.

Thanks.

**Bill Kemp** · 07-12-2006, 09:04 PM

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good info here. Take your time and look around and you will be amazed at what Explorer info is there to be found.
By the way, double posting means you owe us all a beer.

needfordinfo · 07-14-2006, 07:47 PM

Ok checked the label and sure enought its r134a as mentioned above - thanks. Now after reading my recharge kit instructions it says to connect the guage and hose to the recharge can and my low pressure port. I see two ports up by the radiator one with a black cap and one with a green cap, how do I know which one is the low pressure port? (The instructions said if i use the high pressure port the can will explode

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**Blee1099** · 07-14-2006, 07:49 PM

The fitting will only fit on the low side port. The high pressure one has a larger fitting.

needfordinfo · 07-14-2006, 07:54 PM

thanks - didnt get that far...

jp450 · 07-17-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needfordinfo

Ok checked the label and sure enought its r134a as mentioned above - thanks. Now after reading my recharge kit instructions it says to connect the guage and hose to the recharge can and my low pressure port. I see two ports up by the radiator one with a black cap and one with a green cap, how do I know which one is the low pressure port? (The instructions said if i use the high pressure port the can will explode

)

The low pressure port is near the passenger side fire wall... The port with the green cap is for emissions testing not for the AC...

07-12-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
needfordinfo Wannabe Elite Explorer Alpharetta Georia 99 XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	r134a? I have a 99 ford xlt explorer and want to recharg my A/C how do I know if its a r134a system or a R12? (owners manual didn't say squat)

07-12-2006, 08:45 PM	#2
Blee1099 Mean Moderator Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,912 Vehicle Specs	Your truck should use R134a. It should be listed under the hood. __________________ Support the forum, Join the Elite Today Lifts & Biggest Tire fitment Custom Made & Forum Decals Stickers - New Decals Added on page 1 Forum Hoodies

07-12-2006, 09:04 PM	#5
Bill Kemp Elite Explorer Moderator Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,575 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to the forum. Lots of good info here. Take your time and look around and you will be amazed at what Explorer info is there to be found. By the way, double posting means you owe us all a beer. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

07-14-2006, 07:49 PM	#7
Blee1099 Mean Moderator Elkridge, MD 91 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,912 Vehicle Specs	The fitting will only fit on the low side port. The high pressure one has a larger fitting. __________________ Support the forum, Join the Elite Today Lifts & Biggest Tire fitment Custom Made & Forum Decals Stickers - New Decals Added on page 1 Forum Hoodies

07-12-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
shamaal Wannabe Elite Explorer Friensdwood, Texas 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,307 Vehicle Specs	There should be an EPA sticker next to the hood latch. There should be something in the fine print. Irregardless you have a R134a system. R12 went away in 1993.

07-12-2006, 08:49 PM	#4
needfordinfo Wannabe Elite Explorer Alpharetta Georia 99 XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	thanks and sorry for the double posting wasnt really sure where to put the question - new here. Thanks.

07-14-2006, 07:47 PM	#6
needfordinfo Wannabe Elite Explorer Alpharetta Georia 99 XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	Ok checked the label and sure enought its r134a as mentioned above - thanks. Now after reading my recharge kit instructions it says to connect the guage and hose to the recharge can and my low pressure port. I see two ports up by the radiator one with a black cap and one with a green cap, how do I know which one is the low pressure port? (The instructions said if i use the high pressure port the can will explode )

07-14-2006, 07:54 PM	#8
needfordinfo Wannabe Elite Explorer Alpharetta Georia 99 XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	thanks - didnt get that far...