[Shotimes] '93 A/C.. help!

[Paul Nimz]

According to Helm the R134a has a compressor with a gold (plated:)) clutch.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "Barry" <wastmore@pacbell.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] '93 A/C.. help!


> Some '93's had 134a. Ford did a test run. Make sure you use the correct
> stuff. Most '93's have R-12. The ETAC self-test only tells you about stuff
> it controls. Is the compressor engaging? If not, it could be low freon or
> the clutch shim may need adjusting.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barry" <wastmore@pacbell.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 12:30 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] '93 A/C.. help!
>
>
> > It's getting warm and the wife just tried to turn her A/C on.. nothing.
I
> > checked all the fuses and ran an a/c self test.. 888 was the result.
> > I can't hear the compressor kick on but I see condensation below the car
> when
> > I leave the a/c running for 5 or more minutes.
> > also, thinking the refreg. might be low, I picked up two cans of 134a..
> > Looking over the low pressure line all I see is what looks like a common
> valve
> > stem.. can't find the connector.
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Thanks in advance..
> >
> > B-
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