Re: IML: AC on 82 Imperial

[alan1416@xxxxxxx]

Hi Nat

 When you say nothing happens is this to say no fan, no dampers moving. or do you mean that just the compressor dose not come on.  The AC system is simi-automatic. not like the auto temp II of old.  if the Compressor is not on and the air is blowing out the vents, them your system is just low on freon. there is a pressure switch the will keep the compressor form starting. you are looking at about 300.oo to change it over to 134 if the hoses and stuff are good. more if new hoses and so on are need. or you can get a kit at Nappa to change it to 134 on your own and see what you have. I have a bud how did this 3 years ago with his 74 IMP and he is still nice and cool.  I had one of my 75 converted to 134 and one is still R12.

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Alan Jordan
90 IMP
75 LeBaron

> -------------- Original message from Nat Hall <nathall@xxxxxxxx>: -------------- 
>
>
> > OK, on to my next issue with the new Imperial. 
> > 
> > As expected, the AC is non functioning. I know very little about AC 
> > systems in cars other than they rarely seem to work when I get a hold of 
> > them. I have never been motivated to try and fix one of these until now, 
> > out of wanting to restore this Imperial to as near factory condition as 
> > possible. Maybe folks here can help diagnose. 
> > 
> > When AC mode is activated via the switch on the climate control unit, 
> > nothing happens. The clutch does not engage at all. I also hear no clicks 
> > from any relays or switches anywhere. All fuses have been verified to be 
> > in good working order. 
> > 
> > Is there some kind of relay I should investigate first or is it like
> ly the 
> > clutch/compressor assembly is shot and needs replacing? 
> > 
> > Also, how much does it cost to get one of these things recharged? If the AC 
> > has been non operational for a long time, I don't hold much hope it still 
> > has any coolant left, either. 
> > 
> > Thanks. 
> > 
> > 
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> > Nat Hall 
> > 1982 Imperial Coupe 
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