On Jun 28, 3:22 pm, (Herb and Eneva) wrote:
This is kinda sorta home repair. I need to recharge
the a/c on a 1999 chrysler and the local garage wants $124 to do the
job. That seems too high for me. Can I get a can of R134 from auto zone
and do it myself? If I can please tell me how to do it after I find the
leak. TIA

I humbly disagree with the previous posts. Adding refrigerant is NBD.

Go to your favorite parts store or discounts store and pick up a kit
for about $20. It has a gauge, a hose, and a can of refrigerant.
Plus it has directions. While you are there, get another can of
refrigerant -- this one with a UV die in it so when it goes out of the
system, it leaves a trail for you to find the leak. After you've
found the leak, THEN take it to the shop for repair so you don't keep
killing the ozone.

While at the part store, ask then to help you find the low-side port
that is used to measure the pressure and add refrigerant. It is
usually right up front and has a blue or black cover on it.

Follow the directions precisely, including running the AC while
testing the pressure.