Aircon code 23
#21
06-26-2012, 01:57 PM
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If they put a set of gauges on it and the pressure readings are good I would be looking at the pressure switch. Just an FYI the pressure switch is often the problem. If the Freon is low then do what you need to do. Let us know how it goes.
No, I'm taking it in shortly. Hard to find a competent A/C shop in this neck of the woods but I think I have.
What they're threatening to do is a part fill with lots of dye, then I go back after a few days and they check for leaks. Seems a bit odd but still...
Will post results and costs!
What they're threatening to do is a part fill with lots of dye, then I go back after a few days and they check for leaks. Seems a bit odd but still...
Will post results and costs!
#22
06-26-2012, 07:02 PM
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Well did you get it fixed????
No, I'm taking it in shortly. Hard to find a competent A/C shop in this neck of the woods but I think I have.
What they're threatening to do is a part fill with lots of dye, then I go back after a few days and they check for leaks. Seems a bit odd but still...
Will post results and costs!
What they're threatening to do is a part fill with lots of dye, then I go back after a few days and they check for leaks. Seems a bit odd but still...
Will post results and costs!
#23
06-26-2012, 07:17 PM
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Gus, do you know if the pressure switch on a 1997 can be removed without discharging the system...a schrader valve in place, perhaps? I've got a bad pressure switch (thanks to some diagnostics by WhiteXKR and SteveinFrance), but I don't know if it's something I can replace myself or not.
Let me know what you think, if you please.
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06-26-2012, 07:26 PM
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06-26-2012, 08:09 PM
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#28
06-27-2012, 07:18 AM
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OK!
My problem's not the switch, if I jumper the clutch I don't get cold air.
Going on Saturday for the diagnosis.
Always amused by the US use of 'presently' I'll do it presently means 'immediately' in the US, or 'when it suits me' in the UK.
As Norri says, I'll do it presently!
Going on Saturday for the diagnosis.
Always amused by the US use of 'presently' I'll do it presently means 'immediately' in the US, or 'when it suits me' in the UK.
As Norri says, I'll do it presently!
#29
07-02-2012, 12:38 PM
FIXED!!!
It was the Schrader type fill valve.
A little 'family firm' Feu Vert (a bit like the Petit Casino franchise) had it for a couple of hours (of which half was telling the mechanics what HP, 0-100 km times etc) and found the valve was shot. They replaced it, refilled, left it an hour and rechecked and reckon that's the problem. €69 including the valve. Fingers crossed chaps !!
It was the Schrader type fill valve.
A little 'family firm' Feu Vert (a bit like the Petit Casino franchise) had it for a couple of hours (of which half was telling the mechanics what HP, 0-100 km times etc) and found the valve was shot. They replaced it, refilled, left it an hour and rechecked and reckon that's the problem. €69 including the valve. Fingers crossed chaps !!
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07-02-2012, 02:26 PM
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