+ AC problem + (update - no, its not fixed!)
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Originally Posted by 69gaugeman
If you take that white hose that goes to the valve and remove it and have it sitting out when you push the lever to full cold and put the lever to the square box and open the center vent in the dash there should be vacuum on that white hose. Just put your finger over the end and feel for it to stick to the hose
By full cold, you mean upper slider to the far left and should the AC be on or off?
So vacuum on the heater valve equals closed??? Can you or anyone confirm that?
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Dan:
Orange line/loop in attached pic shows location of coolant window.
If I'm seeing sporadic bubbles in this window, I need more coolant, no? If so, what do I do about the R12/R134 situation. I'm guessing I can't find R12 any more.
Orange line/loop in attached pic shows location of coolant window.
If I'm seeing sporadic bubbles in this window, I need more coolant, no? If so, what do I do about the R12/R134 situation. I'm guessing I can't find R12 any more.
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Originally Posted by 84-928S-inChicagoland
1. I'm supposing that my 84S is still using R12 freon. (No notes from the PO on this.)
Is this okay? I saw some bubbles today in the flow window, which means I might be a little low on coolant. Can I get R12 or does this signal the need to convert the system to R134?
Is this okay? I saw some bubbles today in the flow window, which means I might be a little low on coolant. Can I get R12 or does this signal the need to convert the system to R134?
2. The lower lever of the temperature control console is goofy. Sliding it fully left to O usually shuts off airflow. Sliding it all the way to the right (defrost) activates the blast furnace process and the windshield is defrosted in 0.0056 seconds. But the other airflow location settings do nothing. In fact, I have never felt air emanating out of any port other than the center console vent and the door vents.
(Occasionally, after a 7-layer burrito at Taco Bell, there will be bursts of air from a driver seat location, but I'm pretty sure this is unrelated.) So I'm wondering how to get this airflow slider working and if it is a suspect in the not-very-cool AC problem.
(Occasionally, after a 7-layer burrito at Taco Bell, there will be bursts of air from a driver seat location, but I'm pretty sure this is unrelated.) So I'm wondering how to get this airflow slider working and if it is a suspect in the not-very-cool AC problem.
The source of the vacuum is a 4-way rubber connector next to the brake booster. You will see that one of the lines goes off into the upper firewall into the passenger compartment. Pull that off and see if it holds vacuum (you'll need a MitiVac tool). I suspect it does not. Then move to that solenoid control pod I mentioned behind the radio and test each hose that emanates from the pod and goes to the final actuators. They should hold vacuum.... Ah, heck, why reinvent the wheel, when John Pirtle already did it (I just discovered as I was searching around for some pictures).
http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_act.html
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Originally Posted by SharkSkin
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...You may need a fresh relay in the HVAC head,... Start with the fuse and just be methodical...
...You may need a fresh relay in the HVAC head,... Start with the fuse and just be methodical...
Are there any other places apart the from fuse panel I should look that has fuses or relays? (and there location please)
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What Malcom said. Also, don't just go digging in there and replacing the relay because you have an undiagnosed problem. Make sure the relay really is kaput before replacing it. If it's still OK, you can extend it's life almost indefinitely by wiring in a power relay to take the load off the one in the HVAC head.
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Update :
1) Until I fix the problem, I closed the heat valve permenatly.
2) Checked vacuum from the main black hose(under the hood) and it holds vacuum.
2) Put AC on and the clutch is NOT turning at all - it does turn by hand.
3) All fuses in panel are good
I guess my next step is the HVAC relay and indivual vacuum lines
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1) Until I fix the problem, I closed the heat valve permenatly.
2) Checked vacuum from the main black hose(under the hood) and it holds vacuum.
2) Put AC on and the clutch is NOT turning at all - it does turn by hand.
3) All fuses in panel are good
I guess my next step is the HVAC relay and indivual vacuum lines
Thanks guys
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Dave advises against replacing that relay just because it has a bad reputation - good advice. My system malfunctioned, and I thought, hey, it's probably the notorious relay. Nope. The Freon had leaked out. You need to work backwards through the switches (pressure, freeze) to make sure it is not one of them before you blame the relay. Also, does 12V applied to the compressor clutch wire casue the compressor to run. If not, the clutch is the problem.
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
... You need to work backwards through the switches (pressure, freeze) to make sure it is not one of them before you blame the relay. Also, does 12V applied to the compressor clutch wire casue the compressor to run. If not, the clutch is the problem.
What do I need to check relays/switches, how do I apply 12V to the clutch? Engine runing, not runing?
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I'm reluctant to give advice on jumpering the clutch to a novice. so many things can go wrong and cause further trouble. Please take the car to an AC shop with your WSM wiring page printed out, and let them diagnose it a bit. could be a thermo switch, could be low coolant, but most probable failing unit is the weak relay on the board of the HVAC head. If it's that, the shop won't be able to replace it, and you will either need a new HVAC head(not recommended) or have the relay replaced. I know that you would like to proceed on your own, but the AC shop might be a good investment as they can jumper the clutch, check the fluid, and the thermo switches for you. At least you will eliminate some possible problems.
If you are not comfortable doing the relay job yourself, you can ship it to me and I will do it for you. If you buy a used HVAC head you most likely will have trouble with this relay in the future. Sorry I can't be more specific, but I just don't want you to fry anything by jumpering hot wires, and arcing something. If you don't have a multi-meter, you can't do much testing anyway.
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If you are not comfortable doing the relay job yourself, you can ship it to me and I will do it for you. If you buy a used HVAC head you most likely will have trouble with this relay in the future. Sorry I can't be more specific, but I just don't want you to fry anything by jumpering hot wires, and arcing something. If you don't have a multi-meter, you can't do much testing anyway.
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Do you have the tech doc CD? If so, look in the electrical folder at the "Basic Training" pdf(partial filename). Skip or skim the heavy math first time through, the rest gives a very good overview of how electricity works and techniques for testing circuits. Use that as a basis for your next round of questions.