1989 A/C problem 379

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  1. Peterbiltswede

    Peterbiltswede Bobtail Member

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    i got a 1989 379 and i have some problems whit the A/C
    everything is working like it suppose to and the right amount of freon the lines gets very cold
    compressor clutch working fan clutch working and all the went doors working
    new parts i put on
    trinary switch
    evaporator thermostat
    air switch by the heater controls
    still not blowing any cold air

    anyone have any suggestions whats wrong
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    What A/C pressures are you seeing? Static and with the system operating?

    Is the drain clear? Have run into issues in the past where the core would ice up within a minute or 2 and only blow warm air out the vents.
     
  4. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    You didn’t list the blower motor on your check list. It may be weak or the squirrel cage may not be turning to blow air. Or dirt, leaves, rodents, or other things may have gotten in the box and plugged it up.
     
  5. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    Just another thought. Since I noticed you are in Sweden. That should be a R134a system. Has the right freon been used? Not sure if that is available there? They are slowly phasing it out here and going to something else.
    Heck. Being an ‘89 it may have been one of the last R12 systems, and in that case R134a never would blow cold in a converted R12 system for some reasons.
     
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