Air conditioning not accepting Freon

2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
120,000 MILES
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STARLORD1976
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For some reason I cannot get the car to take the Freon. Do you know what I am doing wrong?
Oct 5, 2018 at 9:38 PM
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This happens when the valve is not pushed open by the fill connector. Is the system on when you fill? Here is a video that shows how to recharge the system:

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 7, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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STARLORD1976
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Yes the system is on. And why would the valve not be pushed open by fill connected. I connected and reconnected several times to try to get it to work. I think that it’s connected right.
Oct 7, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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Does the gauge move at all when connected? If not the valve is not getting depressed. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can see what is going on? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Oct 8, 2018 at 9:55 AM
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STARLORD1976
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On the can and hose I have, there is no gauge.
Oct 8, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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Hmm, that sounds a little dangerous. There is no way to know what is going on with the system then. I would get a new charge kit from Amazon or AutoZone.
Oct 9, 2018 at 10:26 AM