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Tom Greenleaf
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May 4, 2010, 5:53 AM
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Alien - so glad to hear good results. It's been a long haul for you and the misfortune of a bad remanufactured part. Stinks when that happens. I'm not totally against remanufactured stuff and sometimes is the only practical choice out there. Dang A/C just isn't the best place to try to save a buck as discovered no savings were had.
Some parts can be rebuilt and are so simple to replace if bad so what and save some money. I'm at the point now I don't even buy wiper blade refills but the whole blade instead!
Stay cool till we can start (speaking for myself) bellyaching about cold weather again
T
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alienshadow
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May 4, 2010, 6:01 AM
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Yes I will stay cool Tom.. Yeah I dont think i will slump to reman stuff again unless the price is unbeatable compared to a new part.. Never again for A/C.. It only takes 1 time to learn a lesson thats cost you...
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alienshadow
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May 6, 2010, 3:49 PM
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Hey guys just wondering with this new unit how cool should it be.. I notice when I am on drives with no stopping its feels good but when i have to stop and idle it seems to warm up a little...?? Should I call the shop if so I guess thats more money lol...
Also i put a new blower in a few months back it blows out good but would like for the air to come out better than it is is there such a thing??
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Hammer Time
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May 6, 2010, 4:36 PM
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There's not much you can do about the blower except maybe a higher quality motor.
As far as your temp, it varies with outside temp and has to have time to equalize before measuring anything. With an outside temp of about 80deg, set to recirculate on high blower, you should be able to see mid 50's out of the center vent when stopped but not sitting in direct sunlight. Driving down the road should be able to drop 3 or 4 more degrees.
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alienshadow
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May 6, 2010, 4:40 PM
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the recirculate when i hit that button it dosent do anything stays the same... Dont know why.. Its definately not in the 50 maybe 60 and thats while driving... Idle maybe 64
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Hammer Time
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May 6, 2010, 4:58 PM
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Try pinching off one of the heater hoses and repeat the test. Use a thermometer. Don't just guess.
You need to find out what's wrong with that recirc door too. That can make a 10 degree difference.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on May 6, 2010, 4:59 PM)
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alienshadow
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May 6, 2010, 5:02 PM
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any ideas on how to start checking that?? where to start looking?
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May 6, 2010, 5:04 PM
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The door is vacuum controlled. Start out by going to the actuator and see what's going on when you switch it. See if the door sticks, if it's getting vacuum, if the actuator holds vacuum.
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May 6, 2010, 5:10 PM
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Okay Hammer where is that located ?? Not a mechanic but can figure it out when led the right way sorry buddy.. and Thanks for putting up with me... It was working when the old a/c was in it.. before the reman maybe it isnt hooked up I have no idea where to look...
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Hammer Time
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May 6, 2010, 5:17 PM
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The door will be right near the blower motor so it can switch the intake air. I just found out that this one is electric.
Here is the test for the actuator.
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May 6, 2010, 5:32 PM
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I put the blower motor in myself I thought I put it back in correctly.. There is only one plug that goes to it and then a vaccum hose but its hooked up because there wouldnt be air correct? Not really sure about this one.. I know I had to cut the boot off to replace there was no other way but I am sure i didnt cut any wires will have to check in the morning... Lost in N.C. lol.. Did i do this wrong??
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Hammer Time
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May 6, 2010, 5:35 PM
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I have no idea what you did or didn't do. This door is a flap right next to the fan that determines if the air is being pulled in from outside the car or inside the car.
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May 6, 2010, 5:44 PM
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I will take the blower of in the morning.. Do you have any diagrams for that? I will look for that door or flap...
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May 6, 2010, 6:09 PM
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Think I found the issue I can go on the very bottom right behind the blower theres a vent shut off if I push it up i can tell a diff... Not sure how to hook it back up guess i definately need to take the blower back off correct?? And set it up that way...
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 7, 2010, 4:15 AM
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Alien - all readers:
Thread is so long it's near impossible to dig out what has or has not been done to a 1993 Chev - the crossover year and R-12 ceased for the current 134a refrigerant.
Books can be wrong but all model year 93 Chev Trucks were originally r-12. If the condenser is still original for R-12 the BTU of cooling power would be less with the retrofit to 134a but IMO acceptable. It can be bolstered with a more aggressive fan clutch or change to an HE (high efficiency) condenser which is weak and can't really be flushed out effectively for any future problems.
Test: Any would perform cooler or should. Spray/mist water over condenser and output temps should max to their best possible. As HT said, measure this with a real thermometer at center vent - no guessing. Laugh - only my fingers/hand can tell temps with frightening accuracy!
Small cabin of most trucks still use BTU for larger styles so usually you don't have to jump hoops to get adequate cooling. If you want a rolling freezer buy a Ford from the 70s or 80s.
Tricks: Maximum fan clutch power. They are annoying as they drag like a Piper Cub taking off too much for my taste but work well.
Heavy or insulate floor mats as a bit of heat comes thru the floor. Duh - don't allow ones that mess with the pedals - another car maker has enough trouble with that! Plug off any failed insulation at firewall. Use "re-circulate" all the time. If you want more fresh air open a window.
Remember - brand new the power of a given A/C system varied make by make. Some just didn't have it new that would freeze you.
Most vehicles will have warmer output temps at low speed and idle especially.
Outside heat can also enter thru door panels. Feel the draft thru the door latch in most. Doesn't take much to tax the system.
More! Your body is worth/adding about 2,000 BTUs! Put three people in a vehicle and that's the rating of a home space heater you are fighting heat from bodies - no kidding.
More II: This time of year coming out of Winter folks (should speak for myself) are more sensitive to heat. In Fall the first day it only hits 60s feels like the Arctic. Get the thermometer so you can tell real temps of what's available. I really don't know the climate you're dealing with. I know folks from specifically Tucson and Phoenix who really deal with actual air temps of 120s sometimes - yikes! That is a challenge for the vehicle never mind the A/C,
T
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