[DMCForum] Re: A/C questions

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All good advice. Thanks.

My compressor has not had a belt on it since I bought the car.

Thanks for telling me how to test the fan circuit.

Rich A.

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Scott Mueller" 
<scott.a.mueller@xxxx> wrote:
> Rich,
> 
> If you jump the pressure switch on the accumulator the compressor 
should
> energize and the cooling fans should come on when the mode switch 
is turned
> to AC.
> 
> DO NOT run the compressor until you have the system sealed up, 
evacuated,
> charged with oil and refrigerant.
> 
> If you want to test the fan circuit, do it while the engine is 
turned off,
> that way you will not ruin the AC compressor.
> 
> Make sure that you plug the open lines so that excess moisture does 
not get
> into your system.
> 
> Scott Mueller
> 002981
> RNDOLA
> DOC-UK 357 Magnum
> DOA
>  
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cruznmd [mailto:racuti1@xxxx] 
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 7:50 AM
> To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DMCForum] A/C questions
> 
> 
> Dave's instructions seem very good. I like the idea of R-134a 
because 
> it's more environmentally friendly and I can do the work myself. As 
> summer approaches, I'm really interested in fixing my A/C.
> 
> That said, beyond basic refridgeration theory, I don't really 
> understand the A/C system. I know Walt is also good with A/C 
systems.
> 
> Step 1: Evaluation.
> Currently the condensor is removed from the car. All other 
components 
> are installed and the compressor is hooked up.
> Question: My fans do not switch on when I put the mode switch 
> on "max" or "norm" A/C positions. What part of the A/C system is 
> responsible for this? Where should I look?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335
> 
> 
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