What are you using to check pressure? And as I mentioned, you shouldn't have to cycle the compressor to get refrigerant into the system.
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Location of AC Actuator sensor?
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Just using the gauge on the adapter to fill the YF. I know it's not exact and just an approximate level - but I also know where it is on that gauge and when I check it again for any loss, I'll at least have a reference point on how quickly I am potentially losing any YF due to a leak.
Just for reference refrigerant charge is usually added by weight. And find tuned with pressure. If you are checking the high side, you don't really know if you are good or not. I'm glad it's working for you now, just keep an eye on it. If you didn't fix any leaks, then it's going to do it again
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Agreed on filling by weight. I didn't want to waste a bunch of money filling it entirely so I filled it enough to run the system and to keep an eye on the level using the PSI reference point. If it's stable, I'll have a shop fill it properly.
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You also get it close by weight to start with because you know how much weight is in the can. Scale weight is used by shops with 20lb cans, not really a home mechanic with a 12oz can and a gauge. OP is doing OK with what he has.
