Air Conditoning in 82 CE
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Virginia
Air Conditoning in 82 CE
Ok, my A/C has been charged twice and still blows (literally) hot air.
Sounds like a leak to me, but anybody know of common areas to look or if there is some systematic method to troubleshoot A/C problems?
thanx.
bluedog20175
Sounds like a leak to me, but anybody know of common areas to look or if there is some systematic method to troubleshoot A/C problems?
thanx.
bluedog20175
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 11,361
Likes: 383
From: Plano TX
First look for oily spots. If you can't find any get a UV dye (it comes in a small bottle with refrigerant as propellant). You can put this in yourself. You need a UV light and goggles to find the leak. You can either buy a UV detection kit that has the light and goggles or take it to a shop.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,776
Likes: 142
From: North of Atlanta GA
St. Jude Donor '05
If the system is good, no leaks, then check the cable that controls the vent door, itake off the side panel of the passenger side center console. You'll see a black cable with a white (or clear?) plastic adjustment barrel that you can turn with your fingers. Turn on the air then turn the adjuster til you here the vent door close at which point you should feel cold air through the vents.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,776
Likes: 142
From: North of Atlanta GA
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
make sure the hot water cutoff valve is working too. Its a vac operated valve in the heater hose going to the heater core right in front of the firewall
good point.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,831
Likes: 10
From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
make sure the hot water cutoff valve is working too. Its a vac operated valve in the heater hose going to the heater core right in front of the firewall
When that stupid vac line is broken, mine blows hot all the time.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,374
Likes: 224
From: Beecher Illinois
Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
make sure the hot water cutoff valve is working too. Its a vac operated valve in the heater hose going to the heater core right in front of the firewall
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Virginia
Also
There doesn't seem to be any drop on power when the A/C is engaged, so maybe the compressor is shot, as its usually noticeable on most cars when you turn on the A/C.
Goes to an A/C specialist on Friday. At least I've got some good points to look for.
thanx
Goes to an A/C specialist on Friday. At least I've got some good points to look for.
thanx
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Leesburg Virginia
Also
There doesn't seem to be any drop on power when the A/C is engaged, so maybe the compressor is shot, as its usually noticeable on most cars when you turn on the A/C.
Goes to an A/C specialist on Friday. At least I've got some good points to look for.
thanx
Goes to an A/C specialist on Friday. At least I've got some good points to look for.
thanx