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am I losing freon in my a/c unit if the schrader valve is shot?

Sent to Car Experts May 18 2005 at 6:23 AM
   

i had my a/c recharged. The mechanic told me my schrader valve needed to be replaced. Had to order it. He has been in the hospital since. About one week. Will I need to have my unit recharged after having valve replaced?

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Status:  Closed   Value: $5
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May 18 2005 at 6:30 AM (7 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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 He will most likely have to drain the system to replace the valve anyway. They make a too to do it while fully charged but it doesn't always work well.
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May 18 2005 at 6:37 AM (6 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tech501's Post: I realize they have to drain the a/c unit to replace the valve. Am I losing freon right now or any time when driving my car with the bad valve? Or will there be 100% charge left in the unit after replacement?
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May 18 2005 at 7:25 AM (47 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
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 That's not something I can answer from here. That's a question to pose to the person that told you about the problem. They are the only ones that know id they were able to seal it with the cap or not. Sometimes the cap will hold it in and sometimes not.  Obviously there will be a full charge after the repair because discharging and recharging is part of the repair.

Edited by Tech501 on May 18 2005 at 7:41 AM
Tech501 -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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