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A/C Issues
I had my a/c retrofitted a while back and it doesn't work anymore, it never really did even when it was first retrofitted. I am going to try and troubleshoot it myself and fix it, but is it possible to use the FSM's regarding the a/c system with an a/c system that is retrofitted with the R134 stuff? I have a 92 svx.
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If it hasn't really worked properly since the changeover, I'd take it back to the shop that did the work and see if they're willing to make it right.
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I would love to do that but its been over two years! It never really worked, but at the time i was busy moving to virginia (from ny) and never had the time to let them have the car for a week or two since it was my primary vehicle.
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Does the compresser ever turn?
How complete was the retrofit?
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To be honest i am not really even sure how "complete the retrofit was, it only cost $400 and by the looks of reading other threads a well retrofitted system involves a bit more than i think they did. The compressor turns sporadically...
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I'm betting you are losing the R134 from the system. I found and changed 13 o-rings when I did my retrofit.
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Ok so i am reading the FSM and there is apparently a self diagnostic for the A/C system, does anyone have familiarity with this? I kinda follow it, but just wanted to see if anyone had experience with it.
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Yet another question, if I have a supposedly retrofitted a/c system with the R134a refrigerant, do I now buy a R134a A/C manifold gauge set? Or do I get the R12 or a dual set up? I've decided i'll just tackle this on my own with hopefully some help from yall!
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Quote:
R134A has/uses different fittings, as well as refrigerant. How much is that set costing you?
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well the 134a a/c manifold set is costing $40 from harbor freight...
http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearc...fold+gauge+set |
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Great deal!
I just ordered that set for my home shop.($48.98 with shipping) Now I need the vacuum pump.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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looking to get that too! $20 for the pump
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