[DML] Re: While I'm in there... (passenger knee pad removed)

["John Spangler" <johnspangler@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I sat in the car yesterday for about 15 minutes playing with all the
dials and whatnot and I believe the mode switch is ok.  Makes the
thunking noise and little pressure noises when changing and I can feel
the difference as I change temps and everything so aside from the bum
fan switch it seems ok.  I'll remove/clean it and maybe I'll get
lucky, or maybe it's toast.

-Steelskin
#5572

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote:
> Most AC service is outside the passenger compartment. However, the 
> electrics and fan switch should be working before ac can be setup 
> properly.
> 
> The fan switch has probably been broken or moved from its proper 
> position.
> 
> The mode switch should work all the vent doors w/o leaks and the 
> temp control should move the plenum door adequately from cold to 
> hot. Most mode switches require a rebuild. Few OEM switches are 
> still working properly.
> 
> If the AC needs complete service you will have to get the proper 
> parts for the ac guys - orifice tube, accumulator, seals, etc.
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Spangler" <johnspangler@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > With much discomfort I removed the passenger knee pad and the glove
> > box assembly today.  This leaves most of the right side under-dash
> > accessible.  Anything else I ought to do before reassembly?  I 
> don't
> > want to have to go under there again.  
> > 
> > Things to consider:
> > My A/C needs to be recharged.  Most suggestions in the archives 
> say to
> > try to find R12 so I'll make some calls next week.  Is there 
> anything
> > the A/C guys need to get to under the dash to recharge it?  The
> > manuals imply that it's all on the compressor in the engine
> > compartment.
> > 
> > Also my fan switch is on full blast at "0" and if you turn it to
> > anything else it turns off.  I'll have to figure that one out
> > eventually, but better stuck "on" than "off."  Any reason I'd need
> > access through the side of the dash to fix this?  Looks like a
> > straight shot through the console but I'm new to this.
> > 
> > I'd rather not drive her around too much with parts missing or 
> hanging
> > out, doesn't help anyone's reputation.
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > -Steelskin
> > #5572







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