AC High Port and Low Port location?

2010 FORD FOCUS
110,000 MILES • 3.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEBASTIAN_PERSONAL
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My AC has stop working today and I'm trying to trace where the leak is located. I bought a dye at autozone and the instruction said that I need to connect the dye can and the connector to the low port and the rechargeable can (Freon) to the high port. So far no luck of finding the location. Could you please help me find where I can locate those two ports so I can figure out my next step. Thanks you soo... much for your help.
Jul 12, 2015 at 1:44 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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The charge port is under the passengers side fender well which will need to be removed before charging can occur. this video can help with diagrams below to show you the location.

https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

This guide as well

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jul 12, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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SEBASTIAN_PERSONAL
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Thank you for your help, but unfortunately I did everything the guide said step by step. I use a vacuum and put a dye using the low port. There are no signs of leaks using my UV light. Few days ago I recharge the AC with 2 12oz cans of the Freon using the low port. It work for a while but today the air blow warm air and no feelings of coldness or changing of the air when I turn on to AC. This leads me to try the dye today to see if there is any leaks. As I mentioned above, there is no signs of leaks using my UV light. please help and thanks.
Jul 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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it's really sounding like a leak

Just this guide out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jul 15, 2015 at 6:08 PM
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KITRICK TYLER
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Going to use a all in one system to recover and recharge. I need to know how many pounds it needs?
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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hope you leak checked it and evacuated the system because if you did not leak check it, it will all go out fast and it will not work again. it takes 1.12 lbs of R134.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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THOMSONHATE7
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several years ago the pulley on our AC compressor seized upand started making a terrible sound.we assumed that it was just a bad AC compressor and never used it again because we couldn't afford the compressor at the time. I didn't know as much about auto repair then as I do now. this morning I decided to go back over the a/c system and found that it was still full of refrigerant, so my question is will the AC system need to be evacuated and recharged if it's held pressure and hasn't been used for 3 years?
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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having sit that long does no harm to an a/c system as long as there is not a leak. However if the clutch was bad it may have been the compressor that was the problem. If the compressor is still good and you choose to replace the clutch, the charge has to be evacuated due to the clutch is what the seal presses against it's shaft. So you wil have ot see what the problem actually is first. Besides there still may be pressure but not enough to cool so you need to throw some gauges on it and run it to see what you have.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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THOMSONHATE7
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the friction material was toast, rubbing metal on metal. I'm just going to go ahead and evacuate, replace the compressor, accumulator/dryer and the orifice tube. Thanks for the help.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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ROBROONS
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Information on how to re-gas the airconditioning system for a Ford Focus 2004 through the high pressure charging valve?
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WRENCHTECH
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Unless you have a pressurized charging station, your not going to charge it through the high side at all. You can do it through the low side if you know how.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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MCALLISCHRIS
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The air conditioner is charged but there is no cold air coming out.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Do you hear the compressor engages if so the problem is coming from the HVAC unit. if not could be the clutch, relay and pressure switch
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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BISHOPGTO
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Where is the service port?
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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JAYGOLF
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[quote:a092e86822="bishopgto"]Air Conditioning problem
2002 Ford Focus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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WHERE ARE THE SERVICE PORTS LOCATED?[/quote:a092e86822]
The low pressure port is under the wheel well on the passenger side, towards the front, The high pressure is coming right out the top of condenser on drivers side, when you open the hood.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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LORDDOUG1
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They are located under the passenger side wheel well. Open the flap between the tire and engine...and viola there they are.
And Yes I know, Ford sucks...I have a 2002 focus and having all sorts of probs.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)
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RICKY DELGADO2
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I cant seem to locate the blue or black cap to fill my a/c unit?
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MERLIN2021
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The charge port is under the passengers side fender well which will need to be removed before charging can occur. this video can help

https://youtu.be/ON2dYcmXIAw

This guide as well

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Oct 23, 2019 at 2:41 PM (Merged)