RE: A/C problem

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (fasstdak@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Jun 10 2005 - 09:44:07 EDT


I've replaced many of them - more than likely, it's the evaporator. This
requires removing the dash and the A/C box to replace it. Most shops will
charge about 6-7 hours for labor.

- Bernd

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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jon Slavic
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 6:13 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: A/C problem

My A/C hasn't been working since last summer. It's been about 85 here for a
week or so and I can't take it anymore. I bought a can or R134 and filled
the system, the compressor clutch started working.

No cold air, I turned the A/C off and started driving. I tried it again and
poof, the R134 blew out of the two middle ducts. Turned A/C off and on
again, same thing happened. I heard a hiss coming from the dash, kindof
behind the glove box.

This probably means bad news, evaporator. Anyone tried to replace theirs?
I've saw a few posts of $500+ to have someone fix it. Any ideas? Are there
any couplings behind the dash that could be leaking?

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Jon Slavic
2000 Dodge Dakota Sport Plus, 4x4, 4.7L, CC, Intense Blue
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited, 4x4, 3.7L, Bright Silver



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