I live in San Diego and just got my condenser replaced and r-12 recharged (yes r-12, it's still widely available down here). The air now blows so cold (85-90 outside) that I get a headache. I own a 1990 Carat with the overhead center to front duct style ac. When I bought the van a few months ago the a/c didn't work. It turns out the condenser had a hole in it and all the r-12 had leaked out. If I didn't need the condenser, the total cost would have been about $300. Well worth it for southern cal and since I'm moving to Hawaii, really well worth it! Good luck Ryan |
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