1994 Plymouth Voyager wont take charge

TRCOWGIRL

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1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
19,700 MILES

Hi Am geting ready to install a raadiator now for the second time LOL but The AC hasnt worked sinc ei haveowned the van in 2003
tried to give a rechareg went to auto zone the guy there helped but it would not take the charge.
Had a mechanic check the compressor he said compressor was fine
what would prevent the ac unit form taking a charge? It's awful hot with out it lOL
anyway would like advice or access to a diagram of the ac system to try and pin point parts and knwo what I am dealing with and where each thing is
like the reciever dryer? Expanmsion valve is that replacible?
thanx for your help sandy

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Start with having the system vacuumed down and check for any leaks. Start here.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 6:26 PM

TRCOWGIRL

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Thnax for response however thisleads to another question but if th elines ownt take a charge how owuld they perform a vaccum test? Arent they the same lines?
Thanx sandy

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 6:33 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

This is done using the A/C standard manifold gauge set, it is attached to the hi & low ports on the A/C and a vacuum pump is connected. This is the standard way of evacuating a system and doing a leak test. If a leak is present the system wont hold a vacuum. To locate the leak the system is partly charged with refrigerant with a dye added. This dye will show up as a stain where the leak is located.

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 6:40 PM

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