A/C Problem 98 Caravan

[alydar66]

Hi, I have a 1998 Caravan that failed the cool-down test so I decided to recharge the system. I had the engine running and the a/c on when I started to fill system. About 15 seconds after I opened the valve to let the refridgerant in the system there was a loud pop. I turned off the engine and closed the valve on the refridgerant. I looked at the hoses and I now have a big hole in the other hose that comes off the compressor. Did I do something wrong or do these hoses fail sometimes and I just need to replace the hose? Thanks.

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[master tech]

You may have put to much freon in the system or the hose was ready to go anyway.

[alydar66]

I dont think I put to much in because the system was empty and I think less than a half a can went in before the line burst.

[kchopper]

The hose was probably weak. Even if there was high pressure, the high pressure relief valve on the compressor should of opened up before the hose would blow.