Re: [DML] AC Problems

[David Sontos <dsontos@xxxx>]

Jim,
Always check your electrical connections first. The fact that the system worked fine
the day before tends to lead me to believe that some connector is loose or dirty. Start
in the engine compartment under the "Integument Cover" in the right corner. Trace the
pink wire from the compressor to the connector, remove and WD40 the contacts. Check the
number 10 fuse. Check the low pressure cutout switch located behind the right front
wheel.

Next, get a set of gages and check the pressures when the compressor cuts out. If the
pressure is above 30 pounds then the low pressure cutout switch is suspect.

Several people have said to use a public vacuum cleaner like at a gas station, and
place it over the drain tube and suck out the gook.

Dave Sontos
vin 02573

Jim Reeve wrote:

> First problem, the AC compressor would turn on and off VERY fast, (up to several
> times a second.) It started only doing this intermitently, but now it seems
> to do it constantly at anything above an idle (and sometimes, even idle). I
> dont know any service history on my AC system, and I am guessing it is low on
> freon. Any other possibilities?
>
> Other problem, I think the water drain is clogged. The day after I got my car
> started this year, (June 9th) I ran the AC for quite a long time to make sure
> everything was still working. While it was doing this, I could see a LOT of
> water pouring out of the rubber hose by the heater hoses outside. But I've
> recently discovered my carpets to be completely soaked, and a large pool of
> water in the floor vents and on the fiberglass behind the center console. I
> checked the rubber hose to find nothing coming out of it. I tried looking in
> the car to see where it attaches, but I couldn't find it. I would prefer not
> to blow air into the hose from the outside, as I do not want to blow whatever
> is in there further into the HVAC box. What recommendations does anyone have
> to clearing up this drain?
>
> Other than that, my drive was great. Weather was nice, but hot. The car behaived
> perfectly for everything else. Afterwards I even managed to pull a few butterflies
> out of the dummy grill to find they were still alive. I guess the car will
> never stay clean if I keep driving it, but its too dang fun!!!!
>
> Jim Reeve
> MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
> DMC-6960
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