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Car Forum / GMC Cars / October 200698 lumina 3100 air conditioning .. I think I know how ....
First off I have checked the fuse. Is there some relay that goes bad to make the compressor not work? I have already confirmed the compressor works by running a jumper lead to the compressor itself. So now am I to believe it only needs a charge? I dug out my old recharge kit from the 70-80's but this time I will install R-134 instead. Does this sound about right? TIA Greg > First off I have checked the fuse. Is there some relay that goes bad to > make the compressor not work? I have already confirmed the compressor [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Greg It could be low on charge. If it is, that will definitely shut off the compressor. You know, of course, that your old R12 kit is not likely to fit the R134a system unless you have proper adaptors. >> First off I have checked the fuse. Is there some relay that goes bad to >> make the compressor not work? I have already confirmed the compressor [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > You know, of course, that your old R12 kit is not likely > to fit the R134a system unless you have proper adaptors. And a kit with a guage and a can of R-134A is around thirty bucks almost anywhere .  SignatureSnag aka OSG #1 '76 FLH "Bag Lady" "A hand shift is a manly shift ." <shamelessly stolen > none to one to reply no I did not know that the old kit will not fit the new cans of coolant. Thanks for the info on the can with a gauge this should take all the guess work out of it. >>> First off I have checked the fuse. Is there some relay that goes bad to >>> make the compressor not work? I have already confirmed the compressor [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > And a kit with a guage and a can of R-134A is around thirty bucks almost > anywhere . > no I did not know that the old kit will not fit the new cans of coolant. > Thanks for the info on the can with a gauge this should take all the guess > work out of it. Not so much the can connection , but the 134a systems have clip-on connections at the service ports . Shrader valve fittings just won't work . -- Snag aka OSG #1 '76 FLH "Bag Lady" "A hand shift is a manly shift ." <shamelessly stolen > none to one to reply >>>> First off I have checked the fuse. Is there some relay that goes bad >>>> to make the compressor not work? I have already confirmed the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> And a kit with a guage and a can of R-134A is around thirty bucks almost >> anywhere . OK I now have it charged to 45# and the air feels good. One worry though I now see some oily type oil stuff on the clutch in front of the compressor and some even being flung around. Should I start worrying now? Greg >> no I did not know that the old kit will not fit the new cans of coolant. >> Thanks for the info on the can with a gauge this should take all the [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >>> And a kit with a guage and a can of R-134A is around thirty bucks >>> almost anywhere . > OK I now have it charged to 45# and the air feels good. One worry > though I now see some oily type oil stuff on the clutch in front of > the compressor and some even being flung around. Should I start > worrying now? > Greg PAG oil , it lubes the compressor . You should start worrying now . Means the seal on the compressor is bad , probably why it lost the freon that was in the system . Aincha glad winter is almost here ? Not sure what's involved in replacing the seal , but I do know it takes a special puller to get the clutch off and back on . Might be able to rent/borrow one from AutoZone , or whatever major auto parts supplier is in your area . Good Luck ! SignatureSnag aka OSG #1 '76 FLH "Bag Lady" "A hand shift is a manly shift ." <shamelessly stolen > none to one to reply >> OK I now have it charged to 45# and the air feels good. One worry >> though I now see some oily type oil stuff on the clutch in front of [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > in your area . > Good Luck ! yup I am glad about the "Aincha glad winter is almost here ?" comment. LOL :-) |
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