A/C help?

[kouki_kouki]

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?


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[aznpoopy]

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]

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

[projectRDM]

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

[kouki_kouki]

thanks guys, i appreciate the help.