location of low-side service port for Foucs 05-08

Messages 1 to 3 of 3.

location of low-side service port for Foucs 05-08 21 June 2009, 4:20 PM

moatox Joined 21 Jun 2009 3 posts

My Focus05 a/c blows warm air so I thought it must've run low on referigerant. Hoping to save a few quid, I bought the DIY kit off ebay. Unfortunatley, finding the low-side service port proved to be no easy thing.

The internet is filled of information about the previous model where I understood that the port is located at the right hand inner fender area.. However, there's no hint on whether it stays around the same place in the new version.

So I opened the bonnet and found two visible ports. One of which perfectly fitted the end of the hose attached to the referigerant filling can. I assumed (and liked to think) that it could be the sough-after service port.. I then started the engine and ran the a/c on full blast. The gauge read "low pressure" so i push in some referigerant untill adequate pressure showed. It didn't take long though .. maybe less than 10 seconds which I found strange. Anyways, the bad news is that the air still comes out warm. And now, am terrified that I filled the referigerant into the wrong place!

Any idea? Have I done a disastrous thing?

I attach a picture of where exactly I tried to top-up the system.

Thanks!

location of low-side service port for Foucs 05-08 25 June 2009, 3:28 PM

fasty Joined 27 Jun 2007 1491 posts

http://www.fastbysuzuki.talktalk.net/low%20pressure%20switch.JPG

location of low-side service port for Foucs 05-08 27 June 2009, 3:49 PM

moatox Joined 21 Jun 2009 3 posts

well actually the system seems to be working .. i topped up the refrigeratant. However, now am getting cold air from only two vents (the ones on the passenger side) while warm air for the rest!!!

Have you come across this very strange thing?!

Cheers
M

Messages 1 to 3 of 3.

Important Note

All messages are submitted by visitors to this web site, and represent their own personal opinion. They do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Preloved.

You use this information at your own risk. Preloved can not be held responsible for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this site. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.