I have a 2013 chevy spark...which all of a sudden had no freon, I took it to 2 mechanics and both said I had a leak and they both suspected the evaporator core was the culprit... so I Googled the symptoms for the evaporator leak and I had neither...so I took it to a 3rd Well known local mechanic with a great stellar reviews because of his honest work...and he told me it was the Valve and I only wasted 4 bucks, he didn't even charge me, but out of the kindness of my heart I gave him 60.00...beware people they're alot of mechanics that are like piranhas they'll devour you if your not careful...always get a second opinion or maybe a 3rd opinion, don't settle for what the first mechanic says.

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Way to go man!!!

@elishamatak8229

4 жыл бұрын

U are absolutely right brotha

@startrekkindelta

2 жыл бұрын

Honest Mechanics are the best! So glad your car was fixed! My A/C was messed up. I did lots of research and based on my research and symptoms, I could not find out what was wrong. I told my mechanic this. He recharged my system and checked for leaks. The valve was the issue. Charged me $90 total. Works great now! Anyone else I’m sure would’ve charged me much more. The Chevy dealership told me $450 to recharge and check for leaks. $450! I laughed at them and called my mechanic. Haha… no. I have a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Honest mechanics are hard to find and am glad you have one!

That balloon idea of yours is damn useful! I just used a small screwdriver to tighten the low-side valve, dumped a little freon in, covered the port with a balloon, ran the vehicle for 20 minutes with AC blasting, and noted the air is still freezing and the balloon is still deflated. I'll call that a win. Thanks!

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

+Kenneth McCoy sweetness right on my man. Excellent work!!!

@subsea8559

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of screwdriver ?

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Not a screwdriver. Check video description.

@lichin11

3 жыл бұрын

@@subsea8559 I'm referring to a pocket, straight blade screwdriver with a tip that's small enough to loosen/tighten Schraeder valves. Hope that helps.

I have JRA cores on my car. A 15 years old one failed in that way: the spring that keeps the valve closed lost tension, and now all it takes to open it is to wiggle the core around. Basically, the refrigerant pressure is what kept the core closed. But it hissed when the cap was removed. The PAG oil is probably what kept it open. It was on the low pressure port. Now both cores have been replaced and they no longer leak. I have a lot of bicycle tire Schrader cores around, and the spring is rock hard.

Mine was just loose! 5$ kit and its fixed! Thank you! ❤

@JRMSweeps

10 ай бұрын

Welcome, great job fixing it for $5. #heckyeah

Thanks for your video the same problem with my car A/C. Nice job, well done..

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope you get your ac back up and operating normally again.

Just ran into this leak, about to try it out. Valve is now four times the price 😅. Edit: NM found the exact one you got. Replaced it for the heck of it. No more leaks, at least not from the port. Thanks!!

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Welcome awesome. Thank you for the comment friend.

@209chevymon

11 ай бұрын

it is i just did this and fix mine lets see how long it last

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully, it works for you long term!!!

@209chevymon

11 ай бұрын

@@JRMSweeps ya me to thanks for the video (liked) 👍

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

@@209chevymon welcome, thanks for the like!

Awesome video man I was searching everywhere to find out what I needed to do. Exact same thing happened to my Chevy thank you so much for the video. Bought Schrader valve fixed properly

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Hill awesome my man, glad u fixed it

Im going to do this myself... thanks

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Melissa Sistrunk welcome.

You can use a small hollow nut driver and cut a slot in the bottom to fit the shoulder of the schrader - works great

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice!

I know I’ve heard this already but that balloon idea is freaking brilliant. Much thanks.

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Yes brilliant

thanks man..just bought that same pack..bout to go release it now..great video!

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck my friend hope u get it completed and recharged!!!

I'll try this when the sun comes up. I hope it works.

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it works for u as well.

This is the tool to replace a Schrader valve. Mastercool (58531) Black R134A Standard and JRA Valve Core Remover. You don't loose any Freon with this tool.

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Phil Errup thank u sir

@Msleelee9487

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

Thank you I will go buy that tool now asap. And I m getting pressure when I put my finger that’s for the video

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome and good luck.

@Smokin-kw2hm

2 жыл бұрын

I got the part and screw driver to take off the stem. And I replaced it and works good. Again thanks 🙏 a million for the video

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smokin-kw2hm right on!

Thanks! I was able to unscrew the valve and i have to replace it cause is leaking but i found the tool because of your video. Now im looking for the right valve, cause the one i got in that kit doesn't fit. 2009 Toyota Prius btw.

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Welcome my man hope u get it fixed!

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Could always call the Toyota dealer and get the part number or a parts store, check prices as well, and if high, get it on Amazon.

@kamilkazmierczak2842

Жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps i found it at o reillys, 20$, i replaced both valves on high and low pressure side, evacuated the system, recharged it with a little bit of dye and i got the ac back. Thank you for your video, i learned something new, saved a lot of money and time!

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Man that is awesome. Thanks for the follow up. 💯💯💯

Thanks bruh my was also leaking feon in the same spot as well so I went and brought the kit just like ur video showed and changed it out and added some more feon now it don't leak any more and my chevy silverado ice cold as ever......👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome my man, glad it worked for you! Stay cool.

And did you have to add more Freon even though you just tightened it up I will check that cause I got my air cooling and 3 weeks later wasn’t cooling so it worth a try

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Had to add a lil freon. Come to find out the compressor was bad as well. Ended up selling it and buying a brand new truck anyways.

I messed up my high end valve by removing ac manifold coupler before closing it...need to buy that kit...thanks

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+roadstar499 any big parts store should carry it.

@RickyPisano

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Nice video, nice advice!

Great video. thanks for posting

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

Ty sir. Very welcome.

If I live to be 100 I would never think of this ,,brilliant

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

You're the best!

Super!!!

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

+lindy2341 right on

Thanks for the video. Mine was leeking so bad I could see it bubbling at the valve stem.

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Good job man keep cool my friend

@Combo223

Жыл бұрын

That's how mine is. I bought this kit to tighten or replace the valve. Hopefully it fixes my leak. It's hot!

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Keep us posted on your results.

0:48 was the lifesaver for me. Plan on doing this in a few minutes.

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!

Bought a kit a same thing for me. Easy tool to make try it.

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! Excellent news.

Thanks

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome

Nice but what if the valve needs to be removed. I guess I will wait for that video. Maybe tightening will fix my problem as well. I purchased the same kit today. Wish me luck

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Rosa Hodge good luck and let us know how u did.

@rosahodge420

7 жыл бұрын

Well at least I do know it is the valve because the dye that was run sprayed the inner hood.. The stem was somewhat lose. .Now I will just take it to the mechanic and have him replace it...It is still cost saving and I don;t have to worry about the mechanic shop hustle with 40 dollars here and 30 dollars there. Thumbs up

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Rosa Hodge right on good luck rosa.

good shit man

I've got a 2000 Grand Caravan Sport. That removal tool only works on the low side Schrader valve. The high side valve assembly unscrews to replace, the valve cannot be removed unless some other tool can do it.

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

Ok???

I appreciate the video. Good info. I gotta question though. Gotta 05 Silverado. Mine was fine, just checking to see if a pressure gauge worked. And when I connected it it broke the shrader valve. Gotta a replacement valve and put it in, obviously gushed out for a couple moments. Now I put roughly 14 oz of r134a back in. Just going till ac felt pretty cold. NOW the question. My cab smells like damn freon. There was no leak before and I’m fairly confident, there isn’t a leak anywhere else and the valve stem isn’t leaking anymore. Ya think the cabin air filter picked up the r134a gas and that’s why it ain’t going away? After I replaced the shrader valve I quickly turned on the engine/ac. Ya know, testing. You think that fresh gas was just sucked in by the bottom of windshield fan inlets and now I gotta replace the filter to get rid of the smell?

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

That is a question I am unable to answer. Hopefully, someone with some expertise can give you some info. Could always take it to a shop that does free checks and ask them as well.

@michaelhulcy6680

Жыл бұрын

Huh. Bummer. Trying to avoid the shop. Let’s see if somebody will answer.

thanks

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

You got me at sorry!!! 😆

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Sorry 😆

JRMSweeps - Can you confirm that your Tahoe uses standard size valve core? I have a '05 yukon Denali and want to buy the tool to swap the valve with no refrigerant loss on the low side like you, but want to make sure the valve you bought in the LR14 kit from Oreilly's has the right valve.

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

It was a chevy 1500...used a standard tool like u would use with a valve stem as well.

You just saved my ass, thank you for this

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

You got boss man.

Doing it this way could get a lot of air in the sytem, requiring you to vacuum it.

@firebird77clonefirebird89

2 жыл бұрын

If you do the core swap quickly enough that you still have some residual pressure, then no air has entered the system. Yes, it's always better to evacuate.

@wonderplanet343

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you CANNOT just refill, you’d have to be crazy to assume no air is in a leaking system which ruins many parts of the AC! :). Vacuum it!

Awesome thanks. I was going to take my car to an ac place.

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

+uria711 welcome good luck

if for any reason you need to recharge your system and you have to evacuate it with a pump , all you need todo is goto advanced auto or someplace that has loaner tools some of these places charge up to $400 for the pump and manifold gauges you put it on a charge card but you get the refund when you bring the tools back then all you will need is to buy a couple of cans of Freon with no oil just Freon and recharge you system . hope this helps if im wrong on the process let me know

I went to o Riley’s and the guy said mine can’t be replaced. I have to buy the whole ac line?? I thought I could screw out the whole thing and be good to go. Because he uses his tool and it didn’t do anything. Said it won’t work.

Shot I have the same problem In my 2000 silverado 5.3 I replace the valve. No luck. I will have to try again with this kit. I got an old bicycle tire and got.the valve from there.

@vaquero3578

4 жыл бұрын

bicycle valve wont work, A/c valves are under much higher pressure than tire valve.

@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el

4 жыл бұрын

@@vaquero3578 yes I ended replacing the whole valve itself. Problem solved

@atola5349

3 жыл бұрын

@@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el did you replace it with the kit shown in the video? wondering if its the right size.

I bought a cheap Schrader valve kit online and the new Schrader valve broke while tightening. Now I can't get it out. Any suggestions?

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

I do not unfortunately.

I have one question I need to ask last week I went to check the engine oil in my truck and I noticed I had green dye AC freon all over the Lowe's pressure valve and a little cap that sits on the top of the valve was real loose can anyone please explain to me if that means the low pressure valve needs to be changed

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

The cap covers the schrader valve i believe. Chances are you have a leak. You could charge the system and run it to verify but would be burning the cost of a can of freon.

@stevendecuir4850

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps thank you very much

Im trying to post the video on your page

Spray soapy water over the shrader valve to check for leaks. If there's little bubbles around the valve it's leaking.

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Great advice.

@joerodriguez2645

Жыл бұрын

Mine is bubble after I finished installing freon I was like dam it 😅

Is the high side the same way?

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Prob a diff size

How to replace the ball valve on h.p.service port?

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

That is above my paygrade.

I've changed shrader valve twice on my car and it's still leaking from shrader valve. Both times with new parts, is there any other problem that can result to leaking shrader valve?

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a small leak by the valve on the hose possibly?

So I'm trying to replace the valve. It's stuck in the 'in' position, so it's clearly bad. I'm turning and turning but the valve isn't coming. It's spinning freely in place. Is there some other trick or step to this?

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Allen Reed that is beyond my expertise wish I could help

@davidtillwach5542

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah there a tool on the other end of the Schrader valve which will allow you too remove the valve . The core valve was over tightened on you truck or car . This happens in home outdoor condensers also . it's usually a pain in the ass to remove buy can be done .

What is the part number for this kit, I can’t find it anywhere.. thanks in advance.

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Part number for what?

Do you evacuate until there's no more air?

@vaquero3578

4 жыл бұрын

it's not air its gas. you do not want air in the system it causes cooling problems

isn't their suppose to be a hole inside the high end where the valve sets into?

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+Karen Goins no clue tbh

Do you have to vaccum it if you leave the Schrader valve off for awhile

@bryanbyrd111

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Vallejo yes you do, if all your refrigerant (Freon ) leaks out for whatever reason, yes you would use a vacuum pump, (looks like a small compressor) to pull a good vacuum on the whole A/C lineset (which removes air/condensate/moisture as the vacuum is pulled) then you charge/pressurize your system with Freon and oil or they sell a mixed blend! IF YOU DO NOT USE OIL WITH REFRIGERANT YOUR COMPRESSOR BURNS UP SO TAKE HEED! And read and GOOGLE

@teravolt6113

4 жыл бұрын

@@bryanbyrd111 That little fluid once in the can is supposed to be what mixes in the refrigerant. How much comes out depends upon how fast the refrigerant is recovered/leaks away. 1 fl oz is usually what is required for a blown hose, half of that is usually what RRR stations reclaim together with the refrigerant. If the leak is slow (days or weeks to empty the system), and you don't see any oil anywhere, then i see no need to add additional oil. In fact too much oil might hamper heat exchange and increase head pressure.

can u pls help? my truck 03 silverado has not had ac/cold air for a couple yrs. last week i put 2 cans of refrigerant in the system. so i hear the compressor kik on and i get excited lol the thing is blowin nice cold air. monday comes and im bak to the same problem. i look and thers green stuff leakin all over the high end service port(the one u dont put refrigerant in)?!?!? i thot it was coolant lol but im like how did coolant get in ther. but i remember takin it to a shop so im guessin they put sum dye in ther im not sure. anyways so i replace the whole thing. put sum refrigerant in. but man its acting weird this time. im using the ac pro recharge hose n gauge. the gauge reads red wen the ac in not engaging n wen it does its reads in the white/low. last week it did not do this at all. it was jus stationary but it would go up wen i added refrigerant not bak n forth like it does now. am i jus low on refrigerant or is it sumthin else?

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like u either have a leak or ur compressor is bad.

@outoftime788

6 жыл бұрын

lol

@shadowbanned69

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a leak in the pressure transducer switch. Replace it or a bad compressor is the culprit. Gotta vacuum the system first before you add freon

@dennistokarzewski7815

5 жыл бұрын

The green that you are seeing is the refrigerant oil. No you don't put freon into the high side; but that doesn't mean there isn't freon there. It is the high "pressure" side, and would cause the can to explode in your hands, causing serious personal injury. It can very well still leak freon and/or refrigerant oil.

Is that the same size tool for tire schrader valves?

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@Justin-Outdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps i tried to use my tire schrader valve tool doesn’t seem to fit. Have a 12 ram

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Air Conditioner Valve Core Schrader Valve Cores for Car Home AC With Teflon Seal A/C R12 R134a Refrigeration Tire Valve Stem Cores Remover Tool (36PCS) by Z&D Valve amzn.to/2JBwKLA

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Mine doubles.

Didn't get it, did he remove the old valve or just used the tool to tighten it?

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

Used the tool to tighten...if u decide to remove it, u will have to recharge ac system

@originaLkomatoast

7 жыл бұрын

Not if you have the right tool.

Quick question. Q1 - If you remove the schrader valve and system vacuum is lost/evacuates and you want to DIY recharge it do you need to vacumize it (costly $$) or will recharging with a can or two from wally/AZ create a vacuum in the system once again (if you want to avoid pro mech and DIY it? Q2 - If this is assumption is correct to ensure air escapes as you recharge do you loosen the high port a little bit? Q3 - All I have seen a pro vids. Can any one point me to a video that shows a DIY on this-not just a recharge fill-up but one where the system vacuum evacuated and was refilled without pro tools. Thanx!

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

+Jinc11 wish I could. Unless u just release to the ozone and heat the earth up then recharge u will have to use pro tools.

@drylakesranch9880

5 жыл бұрын

O'reillys will "rent" you the vacuum pump and gauge set to properly vacuum out your system for free. You pay for the equipment when you get it, but if you return it within 48hrs you get a full refund. I'm sure other stores have similar tool rental or loan programs.

@dennistokarzewski7815

5 жыл бұрын

An A/C system in normal state operates under pressure - not vacuum. The purpose of pulling a vacuum is to remove air, and most importantly moisture, before pressurizing it with freon. Seriously folks, I have no objections to doing it yourself ... but know what you are working on. Especially with AC, it can be dangerous. High side in operation has close to 300lbs of pressure. Not operating, you'll have about 100 lbs on both sides.

@Base9502

5 жыл бұрын

Say bro i change it but it wont let me recharge it what you.think it is beacuse i need to recharge the compressor

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Probably yes some places will check for free too

Can anyone help me i have a 2003 Pontiac grand prix gt 3.8L and my high end has a leak it has the ball on the inside instead of the needle I'm thinking i have to replace that entire piece because unlike the low end it does not have the needle also what tool do i use to tighten it up

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

U might be able to replace the entire metal hose piece. Of course u will have to recharge the ac system which is a piece of cake tho.

@shad3654

7 жыл бұрын

+JRMSweeps yah that is easy recharging it but that little piece cant be replaced? It has to be the entire thing? Is there a way i can send you a video of it?

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

Find me on facebook JRMSWEEPS and post a vid there...

Is that the same tool used for tire valves

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

It could possibly be yes...let us know if it works please sir.

@teravolt6113

4 жыл бұрын

That tiny cross-shaped metal tool for bicycle tire valves doesn't work. Too short to grab the schrader inside the port.

@rolltide3333ify

4 жыл бұрын

Slime 4-Way Tire Valve Stem Core Remover Tool supposed to word for ac unit valves $1.99 autozone

Did you have to vacuum the system?

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

I swiffered it.

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Nah i just let it go man.

Mine is leaking on the HIGH PRESSURE side. 2005 Ford 500.

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Prob gon have to replace the lines.

Hey man, are you supposed to lube the o-ring on these schrader valves? Thanks!

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+BlastReadingSeries idk tbh.

@BlastReadingSeries

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply man... I watched a bunch of these videos and not a single one shows anyone lubing these up. I'm figuring it's not a thing... Which doesn't make sense, I thought you're supposed to lube everything! Oh well!

@Guitarhero1000

7 жыл бұрын

The refrigerant has lube in it.

@vaquero3578

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlastReadingSeries it it concerns you a lot you can buy a small bottle of PAG oil and lube it in that before installing.

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he still isn't waiting on a response lol

i accidentally unscrewed the shrader too far n pew n beer, one thing led to another, i ended up replaccing both shraders before the system completely evacuated. so BAM jerb done.

@machuberal

7 жыл бұрын

BTW the no loss tool only works on standard valve cores... Boooo

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+nader Uberallis right on my man...lol

@dcloes

5 жыл бұрын

It works with standard and JRA, at least the Mastercool (58531) does. They do make a less expensive on that works with only standard, but the 58531 does both.

What if the highport is leaking

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Prob have to replace the sectional tubing for it.

Will a leaking low side port cause compressor turn on and off?

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Is the ac hot or cold? Turn on as in by itself without you turning the ac on?

@roltyd22

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps i have to turn ac on when it engages the gage drops almost below green range and when it disengages it goes almost up to the red range..atays on about 4 or 5 seconds..i have turn ac on before it kicks on..then it starts turning on and off...its pretty warm not real hot but a long ways from cold its 90 here in bama now lol..but it is leaking out the low side port can hear it when loosen cap its got that stupid ball valve which sux

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Well, if it's not a faulty valve, could he a bad compressor. Find a place that does free ac checks and they should be able to tell ya hopefully.

@roltyd22

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps Yeah,thanks for your input appreciate it..

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, sorry im not much help for ya

I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 4.3L, I’ve managed to rub off the sticker with the Freon capacity and oil type for my AC System. Does anyone happen to have this info? Getting mixed numbers on the Google.

@turd_ferguson_jr

9 ай бұрын

PS.- I didn’t have any balloons around, but FYI a condom and a good rubber band will work also. Would recommend discarding it afterward.

@JRMSweeps

9 ай бұрын

haha neeeeeever@@turd_ferguson_jr

@JRMSweeps

9 ай бұрын

should be able to google that

Yo bro I'm having the same issue but the schrader valve won't come out it just spins any help ?

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Did u try and use something to remove it after attempting to loosen the valve?

@jt7514

Жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps I have but feels like I'ma break it of I force it

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Wish I had an definitive answer. Maybe call a shop and see what they suggest. Is the tool actually grabbing the valve to spin it out?

@jt7514

Жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps yea cause when I tightened it does but I losen it then it stops to a point that it just spins

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Found this, not sure if it will help. www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar-forum/threads/schrader-valve-wont-come-out.58886/

anyone that takes this advice and evacuates the system is going to have alot of problems later because then they probably wont realize youre supposed to pull a vacuum on the system to get rid of air and moisture. moisture will kill your compressor. then youll have a whole lot more problems than you started out with

@mspeed3kb966

2 жыл бұрын

I just break open a few of those silica packets and dump them in. Boom no moisture. Best eat the jerky fast now though.

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

#brilliant

Does it work on a 2003 Saturn Vue

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Sure if u have a similar leak

@exquisiterose7984

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps I don’t know if it has a leak just a missing cap

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Okay, you can def go to a parts store and get a cap.

@exquisiterose7984

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps I bought one today and the cap doesn’t fit on it so I don’t know what to do

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Did u go to a store that looked up the part for you?

Does car need to be on when changing it

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Check the instructions on the recharge can. They will specifically tell ya what to do!

@Just_mykids_and.I

3 жыл бұрын

JRMSweeps I’m not talking about recharging it. I meant when u change the whole port out and draining the extra in the line

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Leave car off when changing port.

@Just_mykids_and.I

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

In your own experience, can a leaky valve core, one that keeps making an audible hiss once you unscrew the cap, empty a system overtime even if the cap is tightly screwed on the port?

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

If it leaks it will empty...

@teravolt6113

5 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps A lot of people seems to think that the cap, which has a dedicated o-ring too, acts as a primary seal whenever the valve core fails... that's why i ask...

Most shops will gladly recover your refrigerant for you prior to working on your AC system.

@JRMSweeps

8 жыл бұрын

Good info!!!

@deasttn

7 жыл бұрын

At $75 an hour. I bet they will be over joyed.

@JRMSweeps

7 жыл бұрын

+deasttn yeah no lie.

@PsiFire1

5 жыл бұрын

@@deasttn The R134 is actually worth quite a bit - many shops will recover all of yours for free. You'll just have to pay to recharge. A proper recovery is a good idea because purposely releasing R134 is both illegal and horrible for the atmosphere.

I tried that kit but the removal tool wouldn't fit over my valve stem. What to do now?

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Are u removing the low side service port? It won't fit the larger high side port.

@johnwallacemcclure1143

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps Yes, low side. On my focus it is under the fender, right side.

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I would return the kit. As far as why it doesn't work for your Focus, that is something I am unsure of unfortunately. I was under the impression most low side schraders are the same. Maybe take it to a place that does free ac checks and see if they can show u the tool they would use to replace it. Sorry I am not of help my friend.

@johnwallacemcclure1143

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMSweeps I did contact them and they have agreed to a full refund. The main problem is that the person ahead of me never put the cap back on. The valve seems to have a larger top than a regular tire valve and that's why the tool won't go down overtop of it. The whole this is weird. My AC was working well but I thought I'd enhance it with some additional refrigerant. That was a bad decision because it dislodged the valve and I lost all refrigerant. I guess I'll have to replace that entire canister that the low port protrudes from.

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Well sugars man. Sorry to hear that. Keep us posted on the fix you decide to do and the result from it please. Someone else might have a similar issue as well.

I got this kit.....and as my luck would have it...the valve in my port is way bigger and the tool wouldn't fit it either 😂😭

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Ur at the wrong valve man U need to find the service port.

It wasnt a leaky schrader valve, just the stem.

Was told both my service ports were leaking on my 05 Yukon. Was quoted $800 to fix?!!! Is this a normal price for this repair in shops? I’m not paying bc well I don’t have it but jeez! I just felt that was kinda high.

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

Are they just replacing the $5 parts shown in the vid or the entire hose assemblies? That does seem high but I have never dealt with ac repair from a mechanic before.

@samanthabunyard3591

11 ай бұрын

@@JRMSweeps I was told they had to replace the ports and that most of the cost was for freon. My truck takes more than the usual amount. I still was a bit floored by the cost. But the compressor and all hoses were fine. Just to replace the ports. I saw some mentions of vacuum so there’s no air in the system. Would me replacing the ports myself create this issue?

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

@@samanthabunyard3591 if you replace the ports, you will need to recharge your system with freon. 800 for just freon and ports seems really high imo, but again, I have never dealt with a mechanic for this issue. I would def go get a few more opinions.

@samanthabunyard3591

11 ай бұрын

@@JRMSweeps Thank you for your responses! They are greatly appreciated. It’s too hot to be without AC so I think I’ll try replacing the ports on my own and go from there! Thank you again!

@JRMSweeps

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Sorry I am not much help. Double check to make sure of the port sizes as well. Sometimes, they are different in size. Good luck, and yes, it is waaaay too hot!

I just let it all out and got another can of freon

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Boom pow

@eriksmith2005

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was going to ask. After replacing valves and you released all refrigerant, all you had to do was add refrigerant from a can from the store? And did it work? Thanks

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as your compressor is good that will do the trick.

I find it odd that my AC works fine, and when I take my car to a tire shop to get the tires done, all of a sudden, the AC doesn't work. Then, when I took it to my regular mechanic, he told me that my Shrader valve needed to be replaced. Is there some racket going on here?

@JRMSweeps

9 күн бұрын

Could be a coincidence idk...

@theclaybeartravels3596

9 күн бұрын

@@JRMSweeps yeah, I'm kinda alluding to the idea that the tire shop guys have the same type of tool for removing tire valves that this video uses to remove a shrader valve

@JRMSweeps

9 күн бұрын

That is possible...any reviews on the via google maps about aomething like that?

" How to ( re-tighten ) A/C Service Port Schrader Valve $4 ".

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

Get on that son lol 😭😭😭😭

@rickytrevino8281

4 жыл бұрын

How to replace too, unless youre too dumb to figure it out

It actually is bad for our ozone!! But how are you really going to get caught doing it. Anyhow the reason for a fix.....is because the shit leaked out already.. so continue to let he rest out . Put new parts on and charge that shot back up .

@CCROSS5882

6 жыл бұрын

millions of people think they are the only one doing it!

*Anybody.....where can I buy a low cost, high side Schrader valve?*

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

Amazon look in my description for links.

you shouldn't just vent all that refrigerant in the air

@lovefor805caoxnard8

25 күн бұрын

🙄

@SixTwoHemi

19 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s already leaking genius…Go hug a tree

@VictorPerez-nt1zh

19 күн бұрын

@@SixTwoHemi you are so smart!

@JRMSweeps

19 күн бұрын

Right ✅️

Am I the only one that can hear it hissing at the end? It stops every time he puts his finger over the valve.

@bw1532

2 жыл бұрын

I totally hear the hissing, but it does not stop when he puts his finger over it. The noise is likely something in the background.

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

I have a snaaake.

it's all going to vape out into the atmosphere sooner or later.

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

True

You're only doing the low pressure side tho

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

It is a legal to vent refrigerant into the atmosphere doesn't matter what kind it is. 1st of all you don't go and remove the shrader valve to release the refrigerant That's why it needs to be recovered 1st.because moisture goes back into the System and can damage your compressor.it must be put on a vacuum for at least 45 minutes Then you add refrigerant.

Being technical, and not political...Most systems are R-134a now, not R-12. As such, r-134 does negligible damage to the Ozone. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane). It is a greenhouse gas...but that is different than Ozone damage. That said, if you replace the schrader yourself, you then should evacuate the system before recharging, to properly remove contaminates.

Are you supposed to "evacuate the system" in the atmosphere like this ? I think not..............

@JRMSweeps

3 жыл бұрын

😫

It’s not okay to release R134A into the air

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Studies have shown because of all the r134a being released, that is the reason for global warming.

Price for valve under Biden is... 19.99$

@JRMSweeps

Ай бұрын

geeeezus...

Put a rag around the valve then release the pressure, most of it will be caught.

LOL...not to worry about the Ozone....with the new president in place, there is no such thing as EPA standards anymore..lol..great vid...no apology required..lol

@rcharne

7 жыл бұрын

NO worries! It would take billions and billions of tons of refrigerant to cause any kind of harm to the ozone layer. The EPA is just being extra extra extra cautious here when they make regulations that all mechanics or DIY car owners must buy $15,000 Refrigerant Recovery equipment if they ever need to release 1.6 oz of refrigerant when working on their A/C system in their driveway

@jamesmcknight4146

7 жыл бұрын

point well made......said "NO ONE"

@bryanfreemyer5074

6 жыл бұрын

How do you suppose the R-134a is going to get into the Ozone? Magical teleportation device? Flying Car Maintenance in the Ozone layer? Seeing how R-134a is about 5 times heavier than air it's going to just hang out at your ankles.

@JRMSweeps

6 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Freemyer you have now just solved the reason why my feet are always freezing lol

@jigre1085

6 жыл бұрын

Bryan Freemyer remind me not to breathe when lying on the ground, lol.

You can't release the 134 into the air. You need to take it to a shop and have it recovered. Also, wear gloves and eye protection when working with the refrigerant.

@rcharne

7 жыл бұрын

Is there some sort of secret 134a refrigerant detector that local or government officials use to determine if there is a violation? What is the penalty if a DIY is working on their private vehicle and they evacuate the 134a refrigerant into the air? I have been working on cars in my residence for 15 years now, and one of the most common and simplist repairs is fixing the A/C system in older cars. I do not have the space nor the funds for the equipment invented to recover refrigerant. But my goal is to provide the proper repairs that allow drivers of cars that are only worth $500 or less to have a proper functioning A/C system in hot weather. And I do the repairs at minimal cost to the car owner which is why I get so much business. Lastly, I agree totally about wearing protective equipment when working with high pressure components of a automobile. For me, wearing gloves is a must at all times, and when opening the A/C system for whatever reason, and seeing the extreme pressures in that system, proper eye goggles is a must to protect myself.

@shawnwaldrop3702

7 жыл бұрын

That law only applies to certified auto specialists and shops that "knowingly and purposefully release refrigerant into the atmosphere" without the use of proper recovery equipment. The average shade-tree DIYer isn't subject to any such law.

@WiiZKiiD23

5 жыл бұрын

Shawn Waldrop it’s against the law for everyone and if ever caught doing so the fine could be up to 44 thousand dollars

@jeffmuehlfelder7468

Жыл бұрын

These guys must be a great time at parties

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Oh, for sure. Wish everyone was closer, I would def have a youtube get-together just for that kind of entertainment.

As with everything with my ford fusion it is totally different and overly complicated. The tools don't work. I hate this car.

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Ah man sorry to hear that. Are you at the right service port?

I Gn Cj might chill ï Y

@JRMSweeps

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

R134 should not be just vented out like that. It should be recovered

@JRMSweeps

4 жыл бұрын

I had a t199-ySEVEN that i used to catch everything.

@bnellynel

4 жыл бұрын

JRMSweeps 😂

It’s against the law to work on your A/C with a certification and no refrigerant is safe for the environment, what you did was illegal and you could be fined if caught

@JRMSweeps

5 жыл бұрын

i am the president and ceo of a/c law incorporated fyi

thats what i say "sorry"

@JRMSweeps

Жыл бұрын

Accidents happen, sorry.