Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
How well does the air conditioning do in a Bronco? I heard it ain't to good.
I've never had a working air conditioning vehicles...always loved my windows and vent windows down and open.
I think my compressor is gone in my Bronco because I tried refilling the coolant but it never did get cold on me.
Should I get another compressor or just do without?
I've never had a working air conditioning vehicles...always loved my windows and vent windows down and open.
I think my compressor is gone in my Bronco because I tried refilling the coolant but it never did get cold on me.
Should I get another compressor or just do without?
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A/C works great in mine....'93 EB 5.0 auto.....without it, the wife would have health issues at times.
As for the fix for yours, sounds like the best thing is to go to a shop and have them evacuate it and check for leaks. Then fix and fill as needed.
The system has a switch to shut it down if there is a low pressure situation so things don't burn up. This can cause issues when home servicing. The switch must be jumped to activate the compressor until there is enough freon in the system to keep the switch closed.
As for the fix for yours, sounds like the best thing is to go to a shop and have them evacuate it and check for leaks. Then fix and fill as needed.
The system has a switch to shut it down if there is a low pressure situation so things don't burn up. This can cause issues when home servicing. The switch must be jumped to activate the compressor until there is enough freon in the system to keep the switch closed.
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I have had 2 vehicles with a compressor, one an 82 mustang, the compressor was huge and it held a small charge of freon but leaked out. Then my 88 ranger we tried filling it but couldn't get it full it leaked as well.
EDIT: Forgot the whole point of why i posted... I was gonna say you don't need AC
I prefer my windows and vents open too so i can get fresh air.
EDIT: Forgot the whole point of why i posted... I was gonna say you don't need AC
I prefer my windows and vents open too so i can get fresh air.
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Yeah, thats why i have grown fond of my floor wall vent and i like those rain shields over the window
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Most A/C units also kick in and assist in defogging the windshield.
My feelings are if the vehicle has it installed....it will work.....no matter what it is......just the way I am.
My feelings are if the vehicle has it installed....it will work.....no matter what it is......just the way I am.
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Haha yeah, i kinda wished mine had worked but i wasn't terribly sad when it didn't. The worst part was that i spent the money on a refill kit...
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I know that the Bronco has a larger interior space to col down compared to a reg cab truck, but last year I did a hybrid AC conversion when I was swapping engines. The parts truck had R134 from the factory so I kept that compressor and used the condenser from the parts truck, I also used a red orifice valve. Everything else was for a R12 truck. Once I got it vacuumed down and put in the charge, I got a 45* difference between the outside temp and the interior temp at idle! ( 100* outside, I had 55* at the vents) It will actually get even colder when the truck is moving.
Do it, once you feel how nice it is not to be covered in sweat while you drive, you'll wonder why you didn't fix it sooner.
Do it, once you feel how nice it is not to be covered in sweat while you drive, you'll wonder why you didn't fix it sooner.
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Do you have the capability to evacuate the system? If not, it needs to be done at a shop and they would then fill it. You could use the 134 that is able to be mixed unless the system is completely set foe 134.
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I used R134a and the oil for R134a, but that was after a through flushing of the system so that none of the old oil was present. This is probably the most important step to have a successful conversion.
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Thats a good idea, it might also be worth it to have them leak test it. That way you know your not wasting the money on evacing and filling it. Plus i think shops only do R134a now, i don't know if it is even legal to have R12 due to it's harmful chemicals.