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Post by dclambertt on Sept 30, 2015 12:20:38 GMT -5
Keeping fingers crossed that it passes the vacuum test, then kicks out cold air for the first time in over a year!
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Post by dirk on Sept 30, 2015 23:35:22 GMT -5
fingers crossed, awaiting the results.
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 2, 2015 18:05:09 GMT -5
Drum roll
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Post by dclambertt on Oct 5, 2015 12:13:44 GMT -5
Sigh, complete and utter failure. AC was actually cooler than before, but the compressor continually kicked on and off to where I simply had to leave it off. I could actually feel the truck slow slightly when it kicked on. Guess I'll replace the evaporator with the new crummy one I bought and see if that helps. Of course I have to evacuate the system again to do that. Hate AC.  |
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Post by dirk on Oct 6, 2015 0:44:49 GMT -5
Mine was kicking on and off continually when I used mine, would make the car slow down then surge then slow down everytime it would cycle. In the end I had too much refridgerant. After the vacuumed it, and refilled with just the right amount it works perfect (not as cold as a brand new car, but works)
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Post by redraif on Oct 6, 2015 12:34:32 GMT -5
Too much is just as bad as too little as I understand. That's why I have been hesitant to tackle our delsol with the AC that just went out.
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 6, 2015 22:36:53 GMT -5
Aw man that sucks.
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Post by dclambertt on Oct 7, 2015 13:15:35 GMT -5
Mine was kicking on and off continually when I used mine, would make the car slow down then surge then slow down everytime it would cycle. In the end I had too much refridgerant. After the vacuumed it, and refilled with just the right amount it works perfect (not as cold as a brand new car, but works) Thanks Dirk, that makes me feel better.. exactly what mine was doing. I'll try the same thing at some point. Dan |
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 7, 2015 21:13:42 GMT -5
Hopefully you will get it working man. Now that winter is creeping up it will probably work this next time.
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Post by dirk on Oct 8, 2015 14:37:22 GMT -5
Oh and because they didn't have to add any refrigerant. It only cost me like 45.00 for the dealer to suck it dry and refill with the exact right amount. I was happy.
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Post by pinstryper on Oct 8, 2015 20:58:09 GMT -5
$45? What's the labor rate out there? 50$ ?
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Post by dirk on Oct 9, 2015 19:39:59 GMT -5
Mitsubishi Dealership charges me 82.50/hour, and always gives me 10% off since my vehicle is considered classic since it was bought 15 years ago originally. And has over 100k miles.
They take good care of me. They also get me parts at wholesale prices. So about what I'd pay by searching for OEM parts online. Sometimes they actually beat the online prices. Most of the time it's with in a dollar or 2. But I've spent a decent amount of money there also in the 2 and a half years they've been open. (They opened 3 days after I bought my MS)
Between their knowledge and everyone on these boards (and alot of time) I have taken my MS from barely running with a ton wrong with it, to running and driving like new. And it looks pretty darn new also.
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Post by pinstryper on Oct 9, 2015 20:22:06 GMT -5
Nice, they don't even have a freon recycling unit at mitsu, Ill chk Hyundai, maybe its on their side.
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Post by dclambertt on Oct 19, 2015 14:28:21 GMT -5
UPDATE: AC is finally working. Had a second technician take a look at the MS and when he sprayed the condenser with cool water the H and L pressures stabilized and the compressor worked normally. That made him think there was something inhibiting airflow so he took a look at the clutch fan and found it was malfunctioning. When he replaced it everything began working.
I opened the hood when I got it home and I've never felt that much airflow coming out of the engine bay before. Surprised the engine never overheated on me, but these babies seem to be bullet-proof. Also, my driver side vent has always produced warmer air than outside temps and the other vents which I couldn't figure out, but now it's exactly the same as the center vents.
Finally.
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Post by dirk on Oct 19, 2015 14:38:39 GMT -5
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