Air conditioner not able to take refrigerant?

2009 PONTIAC G6
161,253 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MC63GP
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A/C worked just fine until o rings failed where lines connect together. I replaced o rings. Pulled a vacuum on system, no leaks. Attempting to charge A/C, it will not take refrigerant. I have by-passed circuit breakers so as to engage compressor clutch and cooling fan... It still will not take refrigerant.
May 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is the Schrader valve in good condition? I'm embarrassed to ask this, but are you on the low side of the system? I suspect you know that already, but I just wanted to make sure.

Something is clogged. How long was it non-operational?

Let me know.

Joe
May 6, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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MC63GP
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Thanks! I found the problem. It was the valve on the can tap. Was not letting refrigerant out. Problem Solved. Charged A/C, works fine now. 36' degrees at vent while idling.
May 6, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad it was an easy fix.

Take care and feel free to return anytime in the future.

Joe
May 7, 2023 at 1:52 PM
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