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Late model A/C not working 200 1992

posted by  83GLT on  Mon Apr 17 07:05 CST 2006
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When I bought my '92 wagon last year the A/C wasn't working. The previous owner just said it hadn't worked for a while, and didn't now why. For me (and apparently the p.o. as well), as I live in Canada it's not a priority, and the absence of rust was, so I still got the car. I would like to get the A/C working though at some point, and I'm just wondering if there are a few simple things I can check to get it working. It's still the old R12 type, and the p.o. was eventually planning on converting to R134 so he threw in a few parts but nothing substantial. I'm just wondering if there are any common minor problems that can be eliminated as the cause of the A/C not working, as it would be "cool" to get it working in the short term as I prepare (i.e. save money) for the conversion later on. By the way, what parts will I need for the conversion? I've heard of conversion kits, does anyone recommend any particular kit? Will a kit comprise everything required? Thanks!








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    Late model A/C not working 200 1992

    posted by  Jessie on  Mon Apr 17 12:25 CST 2006
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    I think the big problem in Canada is that the air conditioning does not get used for about 8 months in the winter. As a result the seals dry out and start leaking. Your system is probably low on r12. I don't think you can legally get r12 in Canada any more, so you need to do the conversion. And even if you could get R12, once the system is leaky, refills don't last very long.

    IF you do ever get it working make sure you turn on the AC at least once a month in the winter to keep the seals oiled.








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      Late model A/C not working 200 1992

      posted by  83GLT on  Mon Apr 17 16:46 CST 2006
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      Thanks for the straight answer.

      By the way, I wish our winters were only 8 months. Sometimes it feels like 11~!







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