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[UPDATE]HVAC Vacuum Issues (no progress)

Old Jul 25, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
if you look at my tech tip on replacing the oil pressure sensor you will see my post on that small 1/8 in vacuum line... it plugs into an L shaped black rubber nipple.,. on the back of the intake manifold... this vacuum line is used to control the ac doors... it goes to a vacuum manifold.. if this line is removed your ac doors wont work..
Well.............I am 99% sure it is the problem. Especially since I had manifold work (removed and reinstalled several times actually). And especially since I unpluged the black line under the passenger dash and SUCKED on the main line to the Vacuum Module and it worked. Clearly the Vacuum Module (if that's the name of the thing with all the colored line plugged into it) IS NOT getting vacuum (oh and what a headache sucking o n that line ) I just wish I could get to it without removing the manifold

Thank you everyone for the info. Now I just need to remove the manifold and lengthen that line and plug it back in Good thing is, at least the car cools off....just so happens it comes out ALL vents no matter which mode I choose......
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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It sounds like you have it figured out but here is a picture of where the line hooks up at.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Well here in Florida it wasn't cooling off enough for me. For one thing, without the vacuum, it will not go into recirc mode, and for another, without it blowing straight at me through the vents, it doesn't cool off enough.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Awesome picture. Thank you. Yep I need to get in there and hook it up Funny.......because on the FAST 90mm manifold I have in the garage that little connection is on the bottom back corner (passenger side) of the manifold...........it is so easy to get to and see...thanks again.
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It sounds like you have it figured out but here is a picture of where the line hooks up at.

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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I hear you. Even on HOT days here I like it on the "vents" only and have it blow right on my face........
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Well here in Florida it wasn't cooling off enough for me. For one thing, without the vacuum, it will not go into recirc mode, and for another, without it blowing straight at me through the vents, it doesn't cool off enough.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Keith

If you remove the PCV hoses you might have an easier time getting back there and getting a hose on that fitting without removing the manifold.

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GREAT picture! Any chance you could post it with out the BIG RED CIRCLE??

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Keith

If you remove the PCV hoses you might have an easier time getting back there and getting a hose on that fitting without removing the manifold.

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GREAT picture! Any chance you could post it with out the BIG RED CIRCLE??

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Funny you mention this. I was just off to the garage to try and do that. But I wanted to see that picture one more time before going out there so I checked here. I am off to try that....hopefully it works. Thanks again.....
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Update:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=870122
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I've been away from this thread for a couple days, but it would seem like you've got some good help from Shirl, Evil and Bill on this. Glad to hear it!
Hey, look at it this way. You are now more familiar with some of the basics of your HVAC vacuum system, albeit the "hard" way.
Sometimes the school of hard knocks is a good teacher. At least it has been to me a number of times in the past.

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
I've been away from this thread for a couple days, but it would seem like you've got some good help from Shirl, Evil and Bill on this. Glad to hear it!
Hey, look at it this way. You are now more familiar with some of the basics of your HVAC vacuum system, albeit the "hard" way.
Sometimes the school of hard knocks is a good teacher. At least it has been to me a number of times in the past.

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Without a doubt you are correct. In a way it was good thing. It forced me to learn more about my car and it definitely is always satisfying doing work yourself
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