a/c is working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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after reading and suffering,i decided to at least have my a/c charged..it was down about a pound and a half(r 12)...i am so HAPPY...it really works.its 99 degrees here,and i am fine..i heard that the system sucks and it wont work..granted its not like my bimmer was,but i have the windows up and i am cool....lets keep our fingers crossed that it doesnt leek out in a week,but for now its FINE...has anyone used freeze 12? and if so,how is it? thanks,j
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I'd have to agree with you. When I bought my Carrera I was basically writing off the a/c as being useless. But I've driven many a day here now in this 100F plus heat and its kept me quite comfortable, even in stop and go traffic. This car never ceases to amaze me.....
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I've used HC12a in place of R12 to good effect. here's a source...
http://www.foxtoolsupply.com/HC-12a.htm
here's EPA's discussion (is it just me or are they unable to provide clear advice?)...
http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html
I've also heard of people successfully using "Hotshot" (R-414b)...
http://www.r-414b.net/
http://www.foxtoolsupply.com/HC-12a.htm
here's EPA's discussion (is it just me or are they unable to provide clear advice?)...
http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/refrigerants/hc-12a.html
I've also heard of people successfully using "Hotshot" (R-414b)...
http://www.r-414b.net/
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Hi,
I recharged my system with the updated freon plus a sealer and conditioner you can buy at any auto store. Pretty easy to do. The trick to getting cool temps from the vent is to drive at highway speeds. I was amazed this weekend, while driving to the NJ shore at mid-day with temps nearing 100, the a/c just cranked. I had to turn it down. In stop and go traffic, however, this thing blows mildly warm/cold air. So, keep up the speed and you should be ok.
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I recharged my system with the updated freon plus a sealer and conditioner you can buy at any auto store. Pretty easy to do. The trick to getting cool temps from the vent is to drive at highway speeds. I was amazed this weekend, while driving to the NJ shore at mid-day with temps nearing 100, the a/c just cranked. I had to turn it down. In stop and go traffic, however, this thing blows mildly warm/cold air. So, keep up the speed and you should be ok.
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I finally filled my AC with R-12 after I pulled a vacuum to make sure it doesnt have any major leaks. I didn't switch over to barrier hoses and I know it will leak out over the next few years.
You can convert over to R-134A, but it will require some modifications. i preferred to leave it with R-12.
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You can convert over to R-134A, but it will require some modifications. i preferred to leave it with R-12.
Kevin b
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