Date:         Sun, 1 Sep 2002 16:21:02 -1000
Reply-To:     Ed Sato <edsato@JUNO.COM>
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From:         Ed Sato <edsato@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: weird AC behavior
Comments: To: dave@SPARKPLUG.COM
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Sounds like its low on refrigerant. Get it checked and topped off. Aloha,
Ed


On Sun, 1 Sep 2002 18:06:32 -0700 dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
writes:
> Hey Folks,
>
> I am looking for theories on what my AC may be doing.. I have a 1986
> Westy,
> with the AC in the rear.
>
> A week ago, I drove 200 miles, from Eastern Oregon to Portland. It
> was hot
> all day, and I drove with my AC on most of the time.
>
> Around 3/4 of the way through my trip, my AC went warm. No more cold
> air. I
> looked for moisture or leaks and couldn't spot any. I checked the AC
> once a
> day for 3 days. Each time, it blew warm (or, just not cold).
>
> Yesterday I turned my AC fan on just to get some circulation, not
> expecting
> cold air ... and within 3 minutes .. I had cold air again. I can't
> tell if
> it was as cold as it used to be ... I just had it recharged in
> June.
>
> Would anyone have an idea of what I should look at with this
> behavior?
>
> I can't tell if it has ... fixed it's self, or if I should have this
> looked
> at closer. It's nearing the end of the warm season .. so I don't
> want to
> spend much on this. I'm happy it's working, but I wonder if it's
> only half
> fixed.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions or theories would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> dave :)
> _______________
>
> dave bowers
> Portland, Oregon
> 1986 Westy "G2"
> http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw
>