So here's a question I should've asked first lol....the entire reason (I believe) for this recharging of my system is because (I believe) that I accidentally unscrewed a nut that keeps the A/C low side service port (or high, can't remember) In the 2 photos posted below, the circled pink area has one of the nuts to the valve I unscrewed (idiot no-no lol...luckily I did not get injured when it exploded out)
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Same area, slightly different view:
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Well basically, I may have contaminated the A/C system with air, etc. Currently I am trying to charge my system using Arctic Freeze Ultra Synthetic but to no avail. I follow every instruction (trust me, after the idiotic blunder with harming the system in the first place by foolishly unscrewing the valve nut, I am FAR more cautious and prudent now) well as I begin charging, the Compressor cycles on and off as I believe it should, the A/C is continually on to monitor cabin temp but all the gauge does is cycle from left to right and vice versa on the gauge that came with the refrigerant. I start to charge it and the needle never stays put, it simply cycles the entire time. When I squeeze the trigger I believe some ref. does enter the system because as the comp. cycles towards the right (where the "V" is located for anyone who is familiar) it gets close to the "red zone" and I don't wish to overcharge the system, all the while the A/C is still blowing hot air inside the vehicle.
It is a crazy situation but I totally enjoy the learning process. I commend mechanics everywhere. Its pretty exciting (sometimes scary) and fulfilling as far as wanting to know your own vehicle is concerned. Thanks for any and all input/thoughts.
