air conditioner Issue

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
99,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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The air conditioner works okay when the fan is not turned to high. and the temperature switch put to coldest setting. The cold air stops coming and the air conditioner light on the knob starts flashing. If we keep the fan just below high and the temperature just above bring all the way to coldest temperature then it works okay, but when it is really hot and the car is full of us and the kids it is just not enough.
Do i need to recharge?
Jun 26, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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good afternoon my name is Roy and I will assist.

yes, I would have the system checked. it sounds like you are low in Freon.

Roy
Jun 26, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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Ty. How do I know how much to put in if i do it myself. And does the motor and ac need to be running when i do.
Jun 27, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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If i just need a little bit can i use on 2 different vehicles?
Jun 27, 2016 at 3:46 PM
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ok, you cannot tell freon level by pressures. you need to have the freon removed from the system completely, evacuate the system of all moisture with a vacuum pump and then re charge with the correct amount. there should be a tag on the radiator support or firewall telling you the amount. then you need to run the car as you install the exact amount required.

2002 Toyota Camry SE Sedan V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Vehicle » Specifications » Capacity Specifications » Refrigerant

Capacity Standard: 550 +/- 50 g(19.37 +/- 1.76 oz.)

Jun 27, 2016 at 3:49 PM