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Re: A/C Answers... (archive)
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Posted by Dilberto on August 20, 2001 at 15:17:00:

In Reply to: a/c re-charge question.... posted by Aaron_W on August 19, 2001 at 21:49:07:


I have some R-12 freon and the means to fill the system, but before I waste this precious freon, can anyone tell me what if any problems I might encounter? Are there any specific gaskets or anything I should replace before charging the system? TIA

Aaron
88 325is

Before you discharge the Diethylfloromethane into the system- you may have leaks, which is why you need a charge. Because, in a perfect world- one would never need to replace freon. Its a gas that recirculates infinitely, cooling the air that passes through the condenser. Other problems may ionclude a frozen/stuck resistor, in the compressor. Try turning on the A/C, once you can recharge the refrigerant. The compressor should switch-on, making a slight hissing sound.

Zach


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