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Maintenance & Repair Climate Control Problems (Air Conditioning, Heat) - All Cars
791 messages, Last post on Aug 12, 2009 at 12:55 PM
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Replying to: mcoder (Sep 06, 2007 3:47 pm) They've always had the AC parts in stock that I needed. It's the ONLY A/C place I deal with, so it makes me biased in my opinion. |
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Replying to: bobbyg6 (Aug 17, 2007 3:17 pm) |
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I have a 95 ford ranger and some days when I start the truck the fan will blow air from the vents and other days it won't. Sometimes it will start on it's own while the truck is runnign or I am driving down the road. Once it starts it stays on till I shut off the truck, but then there is the chance that it will not kick on when I start the truck again. I have checked the fuse and it appears fine. Any thoughts as to what I am dealing with?? I explained it to the garage I normally go to and they said it would be at least $200. give or take. Hoping to not have to spend quite that much. What should I check first?? Thanks in advance for any help I recieve.
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Replying to: wolfnut (Sep 26, 2007 5:23 am) Test the Function Control first. |
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I am installing a aftermarket a/c system in a streetrod and using a ford compressor. Ford wiring diagrams show a diode between the ground and hot side of the compressor connections. What is it's purpose and if I do not use it will it harm the clutch field??? Thanks.
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Replying to: 3003 (Sep 30, 2007 12:34 pm) |
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Replying to: 3003 (Sep 30, 2007 12:34 pm) If you do not use it, then you take a chance on burning up the hub. There is a reason it is there, make sure it is installed. Half the retro installations I have seen without the diode end up burning up the clutch. I have replaced quite a few of the hubs because of something like this. |
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After my out-of-warranty '04 Element's A/C stopped working last week, the local Honda Dealer's service manager informed me that the A/C system was "full of metal" - indicating a complete internal breakdown. He could flush the system and replace the compressor but wouldn't recommend it because the metal pieces couldn't be totally eliminated and the system would fail within a year - probably sooner. So, his solution? Replace it all. $3,500. He claims that only by replacing the entire system (all parts/belts/hoses/everything) could A/C capability be restored. This strikes me as 1) extreme and 2) expensive. Does anybody have any suggestions for me? Thanks!
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Replying to: rlmnt (Sep 30, 2007 6:11 pm) Check around your area for a local honda specialist shop or an A/C Specialist shop and see if they can give you an estimate on the problem. I would prefer an A/C specialist shop, as that is all they do and are more versed in those systems. I deal with an A/C place that is in my profile, their site may be of some use. |
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Replying to: rlmnt (Sep 30, 2007 6:11 pm) Really the only way debris can be in the system is if your compressor seized or is very very noisy and on the point of seizure. Did this happen? It should have been quite noisy and given you plenty of warning, but not always...
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