Re: [DML] Air Conditioning does not work

["Michael Paine" <mpaine@xxxx>]

Hello Barbara,

I am in lower NY - 3 mins from Montvale. I talked to a shop that does 
R12 recharges and inspections. They quoted me $60 - $90 for the job. 
the first thing to check is if there is freon in the system, next see 
if there are leaks and if so where. You would need to plug/fix the 
leaks prior to refilling it. The place I asked said they would check 
for leaks and repair any then fill it. beyond that you can check your 
mode switch - large center A/C knob in the center console - between the 
headlights and hazard lights buttons. See if it hisses when yoiu change 
modes andhisses when you are in any mode. if so you can get a rebuild 
kit for it and do the rebuild yourself - or get help... it's pretty 
easy and costs $25 + shipping.

I rebuilt mine and my AC is now nice and cold - the previous owners had 
recharged the AC with R12 and when I got the car the AC didn't really 
work well... no air came out the vents. as soon as I rebuilt the switch 
it was high blast and COLD. interestingly the part that gets replaced 
when you rebuild is a small rubber disc. looking at the old and the new 
ones side by side I really didn't see a difference but WOW was there 
ever one when I installed it.

Let me know if you need any help or want more information.

Michael
vin# 6067

> Hello my name is Barbara. I'm new to the list. If I make any 
> mistakes to the list I'm sorry. I just purchased a 1983 Delorean and 
> the air conditioning doesn't work. What should I do as it uses the R-
> 12. Do I have to get a new one installed? I live in NJ where would I 
> go to have this done?
> 
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