Chevy Impala - How to RECHARGE A/C by Yourself (2006-2016)

[@archiefitzpatrick6672]

This worked very well for my dad. Now we ride in cool air and it's all thanks to you thank you for your channel

[@QuiteAlright]

Glad I was able to help :)

[@carolschrauben485]

You should always shake the can good before attaching. When injecting ac in you turn can from 12 to 3 o'clock not upside down and also continue shaking. Done this for years and if u watch other videos you'll see. 😬😯😬 Glad it worked for you!! Just my experience with mechanics.

[@joeljacobi1167]

L😊😊😅

[@HartlessAce]

Videos like these help me do a lot of research 🔬 and help me with more car knowledge as a mechanic …GREAT INFORMATIONAL VIDEO 👌🏾💯!

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks for watching and for the comment :)

[@jerrycannon6940]

I have an 06. My wife has an 08. Great driving cars. Power to weight ratio is excellent. Decent feul economy. Good road trip vehicles.

[@QuiteAlright]

Couldn't agree more! These Impalas are the most comfortable cars I ever drove

[@ratem333]

Get a interceptor

[@quintaylor4703]

I have a 2016

[@WINENMUSIC]

Lol I’m bouta try this cuz my ac broke and I’m sweating in the mall, I already sweat a lot😂😂

[@rack_9]

🤣 oh shit bro

[@1234-m7w]

I.hear u.

[@eliudmaiyo6518]

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[@SundaysChild1966]

Thank you so much, the old Impala is slowing giving up life, but we must keep it going, I am determined to get 500,000 kms out of her! lol

[@QuiteAlright]

No problem. This older Impalas are very resilient and if maintained I believe it can get to 500k easily

[@johnnyguinn7641]

What use is the gauge on the can if you're not going to check if the pressure is in the yellow?

[@rsmage1219]

I can't put it on ac. It blinks 6 times. It will only run in fan mode. What should I do? The ac was running fine before i ran out

[@QuiteAlright]

6 blinks usually means low pressure in the system so it gets disabled until it gets serviced / charged

[@ovechkin0218]

If recharge doesnt work, it is most likely an a/c compressor issue

[@lucidpianist1284]

@@ovechkin0218 More than likely it would be the compressor clutch. They are common in impalas to go bad overtime. I had to change mine out because my car had the same issue.

[@testchannel8020]

Wiggle the relay in fuse box it will work

[@emily.cam.heston2223]

how do you know that it needs to be recharged or has a leak? i have a chevy impala 2009 that i just got as my first car since someone was selling it. it makes a really annoying clicking noise.

[@QuiteAlright]

HI, clicking noise is most likely coming from a failed blend door actuator. If a/c is not working first check the fuses and try to listen if you hear compressor engaging. Then connect recharge hose to get a reading of the amount of refrigerant in the system. If it is low it needs to be recharged or there might be a leak as well. For a leak detection you would have to take the vehicle to a certified shop as they can use special equipment and dye to determine the location of the leak

[@JeremyStaszak]

The clicking is the blend door actuators. I just replaced 2 of mine. They control the heat blend door and when they start clicking the gears have stripped and it won't open the door.

[@TempleofShaolin]

Haven’t had AC in 3 years, gonna try this tomorrow and see if it works for the Monte Carlo 06

[@QuiteAlright]

Good luck. If there is no leaks in the lines and a/c compressor works it should work for you

[@TempleofShaolin]

@@QuiteAlright 👍🏽

[@madedesires7323]

Why when I tried to add some it keeps cutting off

[@tonycardona579]

I don't want to screw the can. LOL useful information thank you.

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome :)

[@cyrilwilliams1033]

Good video… but no freon is going inside it’s leaking all on the line… any idea why

[@QuiteAlright]

You probably didn't get a good connection at the low pressure port. Some of these recharge hoses don't really like to sit on the port, try pushing it on a bit harder to make sure it sits. This is the best I can tell you

[@Rockets8232]

Great video so informative! Thank you for this information. I will be trying to fix my AC this week

[@QuiteAlright]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck

[@hombregreen8770]

So what how it work put

[@KipCount]

tried this but the hose just will NOT go far enough on to lock into place. Looks just like yours. any ideas?

[@QuiteAlright]

Hmmm it should just snap on. Best I can tell you is try to wiggle it a bit or push a bit harder until it locks in place. Good luck, hopefully it will work out for you

[@jerrycannon6940]

I have no heat tho. Both heater core hoses are hot coming out the firewall but still no heat. Is there a door in front of the heater core that need be open??

[@QuiteAlright]

You might have an issue with the heater blend door actuator. If it is stuck at cold, you won't get any heat in. That is a common problem

[@-KingOfKhaos]

@@QuiteAlrightI have the opposite issue… AC works on passenger side but driver side is simply blowing hot air from outside. Fun times. 😅

[@QuiteAlright]

@@-KingOfKhaos Most likely temperature blend door actuator failed and it is not registering when you change the temp controls to cold air

[@-KingOfKhaos]

@@QuiteAlright I actually just charged it, and both sides are blowing 39 degrees F, which is 35 degrees cooler than when I started charging… so for now it seems it may have just been coolant related? I thought for sure it would be a door actuator like you mentioned as well… frankly I think there still may be a door actuator issue but if at least one side is blowing just above freezing and the driver side is blowing close to that, I will take it as a win lol Appreciate your channel though… 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@QuiteAlright]

@@-KingOfKhaos I'm glad things worked out for you 👍Thanks for watching and reaching out

[@macwright3925]

Man I have a 2013 and my AC won't turn on at all!! It would cut on Then now it's off completely..I just had a new born baby so I can't have her in the car with the way this heat is goin on..what do you Think is the problem I hope it's the fuse or something

[@QuiteAlright]

You'll have to try and diagnose it. Start by checking the fuses, then make sure the a/c is charged up and there is no leaks. If all good, next step is to check the a/c compressor. Also try looking for shops in your area that do free diagnostics. In my area there is bunch of mobile a/c guys that come to your house and do free inspection of the a/c system and quote you for the work needed

[@shawnparker5234]

Is this for 2014 Chevy Impala limited Lt

[@QuiteAlright]

Yes it would apply to 2014 Impala as well

[@sociopathmercenary]

Thanks for the video!

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome

[@TheHuskyGT]

Thank you! I have a 2013, with a very different engine, but I found the port using this video as a guide.

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome and I'm glad my video helped you out

[@jamespalmer2878]

I have a 2013 ls and it keep on blowing hot air

[@TwiZtDMiztrezz]

Appreciate the knowledge! ❤❤

[@QuiteAlright]

My pleasure!! Thanks for watching

[@Acelee6]

so there is no need to connect to the high end?

[@QuiteAlright]

no, you can recharge it this way like shown on the video

[@rogerfunk7315]

I had one with a hose but it not locking

[@QuiteAlright]

Sometimes these hoses and adapters are not the best quality. It takes couple of attempts for it to lock

[@perrymccomb1719]

Thx great video.

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks

[@doomo]

Excellent description.

[@QuiteAlright]

Thanks!

[@4mikeyd]

Thank You

[@QuiteAlright]

You're welcome

[@jaylendusean6173]

just put mine in today

[@-debramarquez]

Great thanks

[@QuiteAlright]

You are welcome

[@extremelylargeslug4438]

Mine’s a 2017 😪😪

[@QuiteAlright]

It's gonna be the same process, you just have to locate low pressure charging port

[@adrianiniguez2329]

Lol 🤣 its sooo funny it says RETARD ON THE overcharge psi of the gauge.

[@kristindumas914]

You sound like gru

[@hairlessmonkey86]

Lol

[@RandomBros88]

🤣

[@stevenwatson3496]

Great way to mess up your compressor

[@yourmumschancla3953]

How so?

[@JcKc-od9tf]

Well first find out how much ac it holds or u will blow the ac compressor gasket out

[@rickystewart7599]

No true for Chevy 2010 impala

[@bobbyhernandez2241]

Liar

[@rickystewart7599]

@@bobbyhernandez2241 lol I'm not I have a 2010 and that is not where it located on it