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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Hey guys,

I did some research and I'm a little lost as to what the real problem is. A/C was working fine, blowing cold air. Yesterday took the car on a 3 hours trip and the a/c stopped blowing cold air. It blew air fine, it was just very hot. I figured all the freon escaped and bought a recharge kit. Hooked up the kit to the low side and bam, pressure was extremely high. What gives? Is the evaparator toast? I am functionally retarded at best when it comes to a/c units. Any advice on where to start would be much appreciated in this South Carolina heat. -Ryan
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Sure you were on the LOW side? If you were, you most likely have a blockage.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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I just had this link PMed to me by a senior member here...MUST READ.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...errerid=228945
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I just had this link PMed to me by a senior member here...MUST READ.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...errerid=228945
EXCELLENT THREAD. A must read for all C5 owners!
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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First things first, make sure your A/C belt has not broken. Had this happen to me and was getting ready to check pressures when I noticed that the belt was gone.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by my6thvette
First things first, make sure your A/C belt has not broken. Had this happen to me and was getting ready to check pressures when I noticed that the belt was gone.
Thanks, the a/c belt is brand new. Put in on about a week ago. I'll check it again though.
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