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by Cusser
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1998 Frontier
Replies: 15
Views: 4431

Re: 1998 Frontier

OK, I bought this 1998 Frontier back in 2004 with 100K miles on it for my kids to learn to drive, and they both drove it through college then unexpectedly returned it to me. The AC has worked well in it since that 2017 pinhole in the high side line rubber part detailed in initial post in this threa...
by Cusser
Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: r12 replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 1630

Re: r12 replacement

Yes, R-12 is relatively expensive, even though it is plentiful as demand has been slow as older vehicles go off the roads.

Yes, R-12 is available to purchase.

I agree the easiest and maybe least expensive route is to stay R-12. My own 1988 Mazda truck is still R-12 (Arizona).
by Cusser
Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado R1234YF
Replies: 11
Views: 2625

Re: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado R1234YF

Don't give up just yet. It might be something relatively simple. Check the clutch gap next. If it's too wide, the clutch won't engage and hence, no cooling. That's what Cusser alluded to when suggesting that you tap on the front of the clutch. Sometimes, that's enough for it to engage. Whether you ...
by Cusser
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado R1234YF
Replies: 11
Views: 2625

Re: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado R1234YF

I never saw the compressor clutch engage so I suspect bad compressor. Wow - I'm not an AC professional, and first thing I would've done was check to see if the compressor was engaging. I wish you had done that on yours as initial step. I actually encountered this VERY SAME situation yesterday in my...
by Cusser
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1998 Frontier
Replies: 15
Views: 4431

Re: 1998 Frontier

Yesterday I had returned to Phoenix from cooler climate (which, of course is ANYWHERE !!!) and spent 2 hours maintaining my 23-year old above ground pool, which had gotten a little algae in it as I missed coming here last week due to a kidney stone (which passed Thursday afternoon). OK, I bought thi...
by Cusser
Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days
Replies: 9
Views: 1190

Re: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days

Compressor didn't engage when ever issue is there (may be 30 mins to 1 hr).yes ,ac was blinking during that period. I asked about the refrigerant level to the mechanic he told me as the pressure gauge readings are fine no issue on refrigerant level. Getting somewhere here. 1. Mechanic said pressure...
by Cusser
Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:04 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days
Replies: 9
Views: 1190

Re: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days

Is the compressor spinning when this happens? Bohica is asking if the compressor drive plate - the center part of the compressor - is spinning at the same speed as the drive belt and outer pulley of the compressor. An AC shop can extract the refrigerant and weigh it, to see if your system has leake...
by Cusser
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days
Replies: 9
Views: 1190

Re: AC blowing hot Air when parked outside on hot days

quote] Parked in the sun, or under cover???? Makes a huge difference. I'm in Arizona, and on a 110F day (common) the dashboard, seats, interior, etc. will be - wait for it - 100F !!! If one parks in the sun, that stuff could be 140F or more. The AC system has to "exchange" that heat, so if...
by Cusser
Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Recovered Refrigerant - Usable? Disposal Process?
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Re: Recovered Refrigerant - Usable? Disposal Process?

I have a few questions regarding refrigerant after it’s been added to a recovery cylinder. Question 1: Is it immediately reusable? – Let’s say I have a Honda CR-V with a bad compressor clutch. The compressor itself is probably still okay, but I “might as well” myself into replacing it with an upgra...
by Cusser
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1234yf operating pressures
Replies: 14
Views: 3031

Re: 1234yf operating pressures

Having trouble getting someone to come out and fix my Home ac as well. 99.8 this morning in my office. I had a company put refrigerant n it. Leaked. Then said the coil was bad. 8-week lead time. New system entirely, back-ordered. I calling BS. They don't want to go up in the attic where my coil is ...