ma96782
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- Vancouver, WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '94 XLT, 4dr
I've done a search.........but, haven't found an answer.
Don't mind me, if I use the words: accumulator and orifice as opposed to the other terms. It's all FRENCH.........but, you know what I'm saying.
So, question is: How does someone run a compressor test?
The shop where I take my vehicle to, has inspected and re-charged my Ac.............worked for about 3 weeks.
Took it back when I found a bad scherader valve. It was replaced and topped off. In about 3 weeks the Ac was warm again.
Took it back and this time, they found a leak in the hose, so it was replaced and new O rings installed (everywhere) re-filled w/ R-134a It worked for 2 weeks.
I took it back. They said it was still holding the R-134a, so they replaced the orifice tube and chemically flused the system. The orifice tube showed very little accumulation of fine particles metal dust size, not "the black death." Took it for a test ride and there is no cold air at all.
Now they say, it's the compressor and accumulator. I figure the accumulator is the original one and needs changing (BTW, it's not rusty). Though, I was wondering about the compressor (possibly the original one). I mean, how do I know if it isn't performing? I can hear the clutch cycle, on and off.
Yup, I have some doubts about the, "techs at this shop." Several different techs have been working on this, "problem." But, the owner is honest, and I trust him.
Comments please??
Aloha, Mark
PS...........What do you think: Bad tech work?? OR........Just Bad luck??
Don't mind me, if I use the words: accumulator and orifice as opposed to the other terms. It's all FRENCH.........but, you know what I'm saying.
So, question is: How does someone run a compressor test?
The shop where I take my vehicle to, has inspected and re-charged my Ac.............worked for about 3 weeks.
Took it back when I found a bad scherader valve. It was replaced and topped off. In about 3 weeks the Ac was warm again.
Took it back and this time, they found a leak in the hose, so it was replaced and new O rings installed (everywhere) re-filled w/ R-134a It worked for 2 weeks.
I took it back. They said it was still holding the R-134a, so they replaced the orifice tube and chemically flused the system. The orifice tube showed very little accumulation of fine particles metal dust size, not "the black death." Took it for a test ride and there is no cold air at all.
Now they say, it's the compressor and accumulator. I figure the accumulator is the original one and needs changing (BTW, it's not rusty). Though, I was wondering about the compressor (possibly the original one). I mean, how do I know if it isn't performing? I can hear the clutch cycle, on and off.
Yup, I have some doubts about the, "techs at this shop." Several different techs have been working on this, "problem." But, the owner is honest, and I trust him.
Comments please??
Aloha, Mark
PS...........What do you think: Bad tech work?? OR........Just Bad luck??