A/C Question

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  1. kamadelaney

    kamadelaney Member

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    I had someone tell me that my AC was good but the reason it wasn't working is that I have a bad condensor, does this make sense?
     
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    Doesn't make sense to me. A "good AC" has to put out cold air. Can't do that with a bad condenser. Maybe they meant it had a good compressor?
     
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    I guess what I meant to say that the compressor is fine, but the condensor needs to be replaced. If that is all it takes I am going to buy one and put it in, but i am a Novice so i figured i would ask if it is possible that the condensor could be the problem.:oops:
     
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    OK, now you're beyond where I can help. I'll leave it to others to tell you about other issues such as other components, dryer and R134. I'll be listening 'cause I also have an empty AC system that I'll have to address some day.

    Jim
     
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    Yah if it holds a charge in the system but still does not work I would seriously see if your vacuum lines are working and your vents are opening properly. After that I would check to make sure the thermostatic valve is working correctly.
     
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    was this...someone...at an A/C shop?

    ...:cool:...
     
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    More of a general mechanic who tok an interest in the car while I was working on it Sunday.
     
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    ...and does the...compressor clutch...click in when you turn the A/C on...

    ...:huh:...
     
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    The condensor going bad is pretty rare. Usually other parts fail first before the condesor goes bad.
     
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    The compressor clutch does engage.
     
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    is it the...stock compressor...?
     
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    yes it is, the entire car is stock. It only has 12k miles on it and was stored in a garage since 1976.
     
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    does the defrost stay on all the time or do the dashboard vents ect come on when you move the selector lever up and down with the heat?
     
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    The controls seem to work fine.
     
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