thanks to everyone who replied.

i'll try and post replies a little later on, when i have some more free time.
for now i would just like to add, that while making the video, ambient temps were about 80-85F. while reading the FSM i found a note that mentions that the dryer window sight glass is not reliable for diagnosing low refrigerant levels when ambient temperatures are above 35c/95F.



unfortunately i do not own any AC gauges. however, i can measure ambient temp(2inches from condenser) and vent temps using my DVM and i can post a higher quality video if necessary.