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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I have a 90 Roadster that does not seem to cool properly. It has proper load of freon. In the 90+ degrees in North Texas, it does not cool the car. I can feel cool air (not real cold) coming out of the vents. Also, even though the blower is set at 10, the air flow is not very strong. Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by Tom's '07 Monty
I have a 90 Roadster that does not seem to cool properly. It has proper load of freon. In the 90+ degrees in North Texas, it does not cool the car. I can feel cool air (not real cold) coming out of the vents. Also, even though the blower is set at 10, the air flow is not very strong. Any suggestions?

thanks, Tom's '07 Monty
Check your blend door for proper movement.
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good idea! Had that problem in my '78 - it had a pinched vacuum line to the motor that opened the door (came that way from the factory).

But that does not account for the low blower speed.

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Originally Posted by Tom's '07 Monty
good idea! Had that problem in my '78 - it had a pinched vacuum line to the motor that opened the door (came that way from the factory).

But that does not account for the low blower speed.

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The blower speed on these C4's is very pathetic at best. Agent 86 knows alot about the HVAC controls. Maybe send him a PM. I think the high speed on the fan may be controlled different than lower blower settings.

The blend door is electronically controlled.

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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
Check your blend door for proper movement.
How do you check the blend door?
I also have low air flow and I just cleaned my evaporator and condenser. Mine is a 91 with manual controls, r134a and the temp from the vent is only 70 degrees and it has a full charge. thanks
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