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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/5/07 1:16pmMessage 1 of 9
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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I found that the vent door on the pass. side was stuck. I freed it up and lubricated it and now it works fine. Before I would only get outside air so the hotter it was the worse my A/C worked. Now I get recirculated air and the temp. stays much cooler now. Going to need all the cooling power I can get for the ride out to the desert in 2 weeks.
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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/5/07 6:33pmMessage 2 of 9
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Good Job! Can't do without the A/C down this far south. Keeping these things cool can be a full time job.

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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/5/07 7:51pmMessage 3 of 9
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good to hear that. personnally i really can't understand why you would want to cool the outside air rather than recirculate the already cool air. it's great you found the problem. knew one guy thought his a/c needed to be charged and found out he had it on the wrong setting.
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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/6/07 7:37amMessage 4 of 9
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It sounds as if the door is not closing completly when your a/c is on and therefore you are still getting some heat mixed with your a/c. If so (and for the trip) go in and disconnect the door and put a spring on it to keep it closed, it might be cooler. Have a good and safe trip. Gene
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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/6/07 12:36pmMessage 5 of 9
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[QUOTE=gs77vet]It sounds as if the door is not closing completly when your a/c is on and therefore you are still getting some heat mixed with your a/c. If so (and for the trip) go in and disconnect the door and put a spring on it to keep it closed, it might be cooler. Have a good and safe trip. Gene[/QUOTE]
That was the problem, it's working fine now.

 

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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/7/07 9:03amMessage 6 of 9
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Hey Dave, just take those tops off and you'll be all set.
I guess I better check my AC soon.
 
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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/7/07 8:10pmMessage 7 of 9
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I always leave the tops on when traveling so I can lock it up when making pit stops. I'd rather be in the A/C when driving all day. Once we are out there the tops will come off, unless it's too hot & sunny!
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Posted: 6/14/07 7:29amMessage 8 of 9
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I just replaced the compressor and charged the system,when sitting at a light it has cold air but as soon as I start moving the air gets warmer and warmer.I saw you guys talk about a vent door that is supposed to close for recirculated air only.Where is this door and how do I get at it?Thanks

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Got the A/C cranking now

Posted: 6/15/07 6:12pmMessage 9 of 9
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On the pass side under the dash on the console side.

 

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