Was trying to find the "hidden" low pressure port on my 99 5.4. Your video quickly covered location on all engines, something I found no one else has bothered to do. Great job . . . . I have no doubt you have helped many with this.
Thanks for showing the port location of the 2002 F150 with 4.2L 6 cyl . That helped me verify the low side . Many show the port with cap on the V8 and is def in another location. Many thanks
Hey I’d appreciate some feed back I have the 4.2 v6 aswell and I feel like my truck is feeling super sluggish. First gear takes me to 10mph, second takes me to 30mph 3rd takes me to 40 and 4th takes me to 55mph, overdrive does 80mph no problem but the first couple shifts it’s taking way too long to move… the engine sounds fine and the tranny shifts fine .. idk what the problem is
Thanks for showing the location of the recharge port. I'd add you should have gloves and protective eyewear to save yourself from a world of hurt. And on our truck the a/c compressor was rapidly cycling on and off due to a low overall refrigerant amount, which caused the gauge to change from high to low pressure reading. When the compressor kicks on, the pressure drops too low and the compressor shuts off. Then the pressure temporarily increases to "high," triggering the compressor to run until the pressure drops too low again and shuts off the compressor. In that case, if the lowest reading you get (when the compressor is running) is at the low mark, the system doesn't contain enough refrigerant overall to meet the compressor's requirements. So you may have to and I definitely had to add refrigerant until there was enough refrigerant for the compressor to stay running. Then i could get a stable pressure reading which showed that the pressure was low (i think it was 20 psi). But knowing the desired low side pressure is tricky as it depends on the temp around the truck. And the low side pressure may normally even be be close to zero if it is cold outside with the a/c running, apparently. Ideally you should have a manifold gauge for measuring the a/c system's pressure, because it can measure both the high and low pressure lines and make sure both have proper pressure. And it's also tricky to determine the ideal high side pressure. I only used a low pressure line gauge built into my low pressure recharge hose (that is all you get with those "easy" diy recharge kits), but that is only a hack. I guess it's okay to get the a/c working again in a pinch. The proper way is to measure both high and low pressure lines using a manifold gauge which is rentable from auto parts stores. If you are using the manifold gauge to measure pressures or refill the system, never open the valve to the high pressure side. The pressure of the high pressure side can be read with its valve closed, and never open the high pressure valve as you would get a dangerous high pressure refrigerant coming out of the manifold gauge. (I would imagine it being a huge explosive release of vapor or freezing liquid but i dont know what would actually happen) This is all info i learned from Eric the Car Guy's ac recharge video.
Thank you for doing one with the 4.2L Engine. Wasn’t 100% sure where the port was until now. Had a good educated guess, but wanted to see it done first. I have an 02 as well. Love this old truck.
Thank you so much for posting this video! My brother has a 2000 f150 Triton V8 7700 with a propane system installed. So you can say I was a little turned around at first. After playing the video a couple times and making comparisons to his truck I had my aha moment remembering he had a propane system as well. With those extra hoses it makes it a little more tasking. Lol
Ok... would like to see and understand more about the hook up of the hose.. I haven't got a hose just yet, and understand there are certain refrigerate and hoses that have to be used, but guessing as this video didn't talk about that, the Auto Zobe guys will know and show me...
They all hook to the line the same way. I do have links in the description for the hose I use. They are universal for vehicles using R-134a refrigerant.
So, I just replaced the compressor on my truck and had the system vacuum at a shop. He said he couldn’t get the compressor to turn on to fill it with Freon. But from what I’m seeing online it has a fail safe where if there’s not enough Freon it won’t let it turn on until there’s a Ohhh Freon in this system. All fuses and relays are good also.
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair Don't get me wrong, I still found your video useful. It was just something I noticed. I know that ford made some slight changes after the 98 model year, I wonder if this was once of them
when I tried this the gauge moves between 25psi and 45 psi but a lot faster than it does in your video, like the click of the compressor turning on happens every couple seconds so the needle is basically always moving from one side of the green section to the other back and forth constantly. idk if you know what's wrong with it
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair I used the entire small sized can and it still does that, should I have gotten the bigger can? I guess I'll go buy a bigger can and see
Hey bro i have the same truck my ac was blowing cold yesterday and today it stoped.. the a/c compressor and not clicking on… do you think it just need more Freon ?
It’s possible that the pressure is low enough not to engage the pressure switch that tells the compressor to kick on. It’s possible. I can’t guarantee it.
I'll add to those that couldn't find the correct port without this video.
Happy to help!
Quick and to the point. Exactly what simple jobs like this should be. Much appreciated.
No problem.
Was trying to find the "hidden" low pressure port on my 99 5.4. Your video quickly covered location on all engines, something I found no one else has bothered to do. Great job . . . . I have no doubt you have helped many with this.
Thanks for showing the port location of the 2002 F150 with 4.2L 6 cyl . That helped me verify the low side . Many show the port with cap on the V8 and is def in another location. Many thanks
No problem!
Hey I’d appreciate some feed back I have the 4.2 v6 aswell and I feel like my truck is feeling super sluggish. First gear takes me to 10mph, second takes me to 30mph 3rd takes me to 40 and 4th takes me to 55mph, overdrive does 80mph no problem but the first couple shifts it’s taking way too long to move… the engine sounds fine and the tranny shifts fine .. idk what the problem is
Thanks! I would have never found the intake on my 4.6L without you.
No problem. 👍🏼
Thanks. I looked high and low on my 5.4 and could not find that port until I saw your video
No problem. Happy to help.
It's in a stupid AF location like literally what the fuck
Thanks for showing the location of the recharge port. I'd add you should have gloves and protective eyewear to save yourself from a world of hurt. And on our truck the a/c compressor was rapidly cycling on and off due to a low overall refrigerant amount, which caused the gauge to change from high to low pressure reading. When the compressor kicks on, the pressure drops too low and the compressor shuts off. Then the pressure temporarily increases to "high," triggering the compressor to run until the pressure drops too low again and shuts off the compressor.
In that case, if the lowest reading you get (when the compressor is running) is at the low mark, the system doesn't contain enough refrigerant overall to meet the compressor's requirements. So you may have to and I definitely had to add refrigerant until there was enough refrigerant for the compressor to stay running.
Then i could get a stable pressure reading which showed that the pressure was low (i think it was 20 psi).
But knowing the desired low side pressure is tricky as it depends on the temp around the truck. And the low side pressure may normally even be be close to zero if it is cold outside with the a/c running, apparently.
Ideally you should have a manifold gauge for measuring the a/c system's pressure, because it can measure both the high and low pressure lines and make sure both have proper pressure. And it's also tricky to determine the ideal high side pressure.
I only used a low pressure line gauge built into my low pressure recharge hose (that is all you get with those "easy" diy recharge kits), but that is only a hack. I guess it's okay to get the a/c working again in a pinch. The proper way is to measure both high and low pressure lines using a manifold gauge which is rentable from auto parts stores.
If you are using the manifold gauge to measure pressures or refill the system, never open the valve to the high pressure side. The pressure of the high pressure side can be read with its valve closed, and never open the high pressure valve as you would get a dangerous high pressure refrigerant coming out of the manifold gauge. (I would imagine it being a huge explosive release of vapor or freezing liquid but i dont know what would actually happen)
This is all info i learned from Eric the Car Guy's ac recharge video.
Showing where the ports are was priceless.
Kinda necessary for the job. 👍🏼
Thank you buddy for keeping that short and sweet
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Thanks for making this video. Very informative. I followed all your steps and saved a bunch of money 😂 Thx again!
Glad to hear it! 👍🏼
Thanks for the very clear and concise video. Just what I was looking for.
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Very helpful thanks looks to easy to pay someone like I was about to do. Bless you brother keep up the good work
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Nice. My truck is blowing snowballs again. Thanks!
Super helpful, and quick and to the point. Thank you....
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BEST VIDEO for AC F-150
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you for doing one with the 4.2L Engine. Wasn’t 100% sure where the port was until now. Had a good educated guess, but wanted to see it done first. I have an 02 as well. Love this old truck.
No problem. 4.2 gets left out a lot.
Thank you for the opportunity to show me the video to recharge the ac on the pickup
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Thanks for the info very helpful, especially when you don't know a lot about certain ways of working on your car.
No problem! Glad it helped!
Thanks! I couldn’t find the low pressure valve!
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Helped a lot on the small V-8. Thanks
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Once I found the low side port with your Great Help it went well and have Cold A/C again for now anyway hope it does not leak
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Thank you very much! Easy to follow and gets the job done!
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Forgot where the low side was. Quick and barebones easy vid. Thanks
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I hope it's as easy as you showed in your video. This will be my first time and I am determined to do this.
Thanks again !!
No problem! You can do it!
No problem! You can do it!
Excellent description! Thanks a lot.
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Thank you. that was helpful mine is a 2003, I was not sure which was the low pressure.
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Couldn't find my port on 4.6 video really helped now to get my small hose down there and try to rotate 😂😅 but thanks
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Good, simple, straight forward
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Exactly what I needed, Thanks
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Thanks for showing me the right port to charge.
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Thanks for info, especially the locations of low pressure points
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Thanks for the good direction, easy to follow!!
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Thank you so much for posting this video! My brother has a 2000 f150 Triton V8 7700 with a propane system installed. So you can say I was a little turned around at first. After playing the video a couple times and making comparisons to his truck I had my aha moment remembering he had a propane system as well. With those extra hoses it makes it a little more tasking. Lol
Happy to help. Propane conversion. Thats interesting! 👍🏼
EASY-PEASY. Thanks!
You're welcome!👍🏼
Thank you. Quick and to the point.
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I never would have found the port, thanks
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Ok... would like to see and understand more about the hook up of the hose.. I haven't got a hose just yet, and understand there are certain refrigerate and hoses that have to be used, but guessing as this video didn't talk about that, the Auto Zobe guys will know and show me...
They all hook to the line the same way. I do have links in the description for the hose I use. They are universal for vehicles using R-134a refrigerant.
good straight forward info . you don't beat around the bush looking at yourself on camera like alit of goofballs . thanks
No problem. Yeah those goofballs with 30 min videos on 3 min jobs is why I started posting videos. Lol
Thanks a lot I tried to find the low port till I saw your vid I don’t know why they hide it lol make hard for us thank you again
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Great video it helped me do exactly what needed to do keep putting them out bud
Thanks! Will do! 👍🏼
Good explanation
Thanks 👍🏼
Great! Makes it easy!
For sure. 👍🏼
That's great... Ty, for saving me time and $$$!!
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Thanks a million!!
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Thanks. very helpful.
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So, I just replaced the compressor on my truck and had the system vacuum at a shop. He said he couldn’t get the compressor to turn on to fill it with Freon. But from what I’m seeing online it has a fail safe where if there’s not enough Freon it won’t let it turn on until there’s a Ohhh Freon in this system. All fuses and relays are good also.
I believe that’s accurate. You should be able to just start filling the system and the compressor will kick on when that pressure valve is activated.
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair thank ya sir!
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair I filled it and it never came on.. I tested all connections and they’re all good. Just compressor not coming on
Thanks
Made job easy
Glad it helped👍🏼
Thanks for the info. Was very helpful.
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Thanks for helping find port
No problem
Thank you
Perfect
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Great video
Thanks!👍🏼
Good Job
Thanks!
Nice
Thanks
This helped me a lot. Thank you
Np.
Very helpful
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Short and sweet
I try.
Thank you
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Great video!
Thank you much!!!
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@DirtRoadAutoRepair funny being a female I just checked the repair shop my boss uses they were a bit miffed 🤣🤣
Great explanation...thank you
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Great help video. Right on bro!
Thanks!
Thanks
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Thanks for your help
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Thanks needed refresher course lol
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Very helpful! Thanks so much!
Thanks man!!!!!
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Good post
Thanks!
Great help, thank you!!!
Your welcome. 👍🏼
Thanks ,but I have 54 got big port,and line do not hook to it
Did you watch to the part where I showed the 4.6 and 5.4 low pressure port location? It’s different than the 4.2 v6.
Thanks, that was very helpful... Keep it up!
Thanks!
Very helpful. Thanks
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It was very educated
Glad to hear it. 👍🏼
Thanks!!
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Good vid. Earned my subscription. Thanks..
Thanks! 🙏🏼
What refrigerant is used? Great video by the way. F150 ac charge.
R134a. I have Amazon links in the description if you want to use them.
thanks bro
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Thanks
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I’ve seen so many videos of the v8 but not the v6.
I think the port was in a similar location.
My 97 with the 4.2 has the recharge location on the canister like on the v8 models
That’s interesting.
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair Don't get me wrong, I still found your video useful. It was just something I noticed. I know that ford made some slight changes after the 98 model year, I wonder if this was once of them
The truck you're working on I don't know what it is but it's not the same as the 98 that I have the under hood fuses are different
Yes the 97-98 fuse boxes are different. AC ports should be the same.
thx
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Thanks dude. Appreciate it ❤
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Weird I have the 4.2 but the thing is still in the back
Interesting
On a 1997 ford ranger would be where on the canister or by the compressor ??
Good job
Thanks
when I tried this the gauge moves between 25psi and 45 psi but a lot faster than it does in your video, like the click of the compressor turning on happens every couple seconds so the needle is basically always moving from one side of the green section to the other back and forth constantly. idk if you know what's wrong with it
That’s normal. Keep filling it up til the needle holds steady 40-45 psi.
@@DirtRoadAutoRepair I used the entire small sized can and it still does that, should I have gotten the bigger can? I guess I'll go buy a bigger can and see
Thank you!
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Quick! Thank you!
I try to be! I don’t like listening to other people videos with a 5 intro about their cats toe nails. Lol
Mine is blowing air out of the low pressure port?
If I put a new a/c accumulator do I need to put pag oil in it
No explanation of what kind of "recharge tool" or what kind of refrigerant. on to more videos...
It’s linked in the description. New hoses are largely the same. R134a Freon.
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Great
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Thx Bruh 🤝👊☮️
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What purging or whatever?
Helps me
Good deal
How many cans?
Depends on how low you system is. Fill until you are at about 45psi.
Is the refrigerant r134A ?
Yes.
Hey bro i have the same truck my ac was blowing cold yesterday and today it stoped.. the a/c compressor and not clicking on… do you think it just need more Freon ?
It’s possible that the pressure is low enough not to engage the pressure switch that tells the compressor to kick on. It’s possible. I can’t guarantee it.
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Thanks!