Where do you put the freon - 1998 Ford Escort

has the freon leaked out -will need to repair leak add a tap-a-line valve then evac unit then using a set of gauges and correct freon add freon

was compressor running prior to putting in freon --to much freon acts the same as to little freon no cooling --but if compressor not coming on than look into fuses and relays as source of problem

Did you try to add freon because is was no longer blowing cold air? Who added the freon local repair shop or A/C specialist?

check for large diameter hose, cap maybe marked with L for low pressure side, this is where refrig. must be added, follow instructions on can that comes with hose attached

The system at this point is shot. The dryer is contaminated with oil and will not function correctly even if the leak were sealed. The system will have to be evacuated , flushed and leak tested, repaired and recharged.

To put freon in the system,the vehicle has to be running and turn the ac to max. it may take 5 minutes or so per can . if it still won't take it ,the valve where you are refilling could be bad or after you put the hose on the can of freon you have to unscrew the t handle screw that is used to puncture the can to release the freon through the hose.

Hi,
It may be low on freon but that is usually installed by a service tech anyway. putting in freon isn't like putting in oil...
Maybe you can find a shop along the way who can check your freon level and put in more if needed.
Hope this helps... Good luck!

best bet is to verify thats your problem first. Have a shop check it for you. If it doesnt need freon and you add some you will create other issues. Also if you actually lost freon on a car this new then you have a leak somewhere. Anything you do will just cause more freon to leak into the atmosphere which is a major no no in the Automobile industry. If we released freon we would loose our licence.

The Low side Connector port is located on the A/C compressor itself. This is on the bottom of driver's side of engine. You must jack up car and remove access panel behind aluminum wishbone of a arm.

use 134A and you can put it in your self.. Just pay attention Only instal freon in the low side of your system.. low side is always the larger hose ... Got that ? larger .. small hose is high side is not not the place to put it in .. Find your largest air conditioner hose and follow it out till you find a port to put in freon .. which you can buy it and the hose at a walmart store..they do make a sealant also that will sometimes slow the loss of freon.. let me know if you need more.. jerry