air recharge

2004 MAZDA MPV
100,340 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I cannot find the location for recharging the air conditioning for my 2004 Mazda MPV. If has over 100000 miles and the air conditioning is running too hot. I found the + valve right in the front, but cannot locate the - valve where the gauge will connect. Help!
May 27, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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Hello,

Each charge post is on there respective hose. Here is a guide and a diagram of where the charge posts are.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-air-conditioner-works

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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