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Cliff Newton
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TT

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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 01:44 pm, by:  Cliff Newton (Tiger_x) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
My aircon compressor runs all the time and does not cut in and out when i have the aircon on. Is this normal on 93 TT's?

I read somewhere that the compressors do run all the time even during heating to de-humidify (when set to auto), and that the tx valve regulates gas flow. Can someone shed some light on this?

Is there anyone that can recommend a good aircon guy in Perth? I have had my compressor replaced, and Hr12 put in the system about a year ago, but it really struggles to get cold when the cab is warm.

What should i be seeing in the sight glass when the aircon is running? I see a golden liquid constantly running, is this right? or should it be bubbles?

Cheers,

Cliff
Don Bagnall
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New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(

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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 03:52 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Cliff Newton wrote on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 01:44 pm:

should it be bubbles?


Nope........bubbles are a sign that your A/C's gotta leak and/or needs re-gassing.

Dunno bout the other questions though, but a knowledgeable dude should be along shortly to get you sorted
Peter Nitschke
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South Australia
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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 05:55 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The A/C doesn't run all the time unless you have it set to auto.

Check under the bonnet, the A/C pulley will be turning as it's driven by the belt, but the centre hub only turns when the A/C is actually running due to an electronic clutch.
Neil Griffiths
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NSW
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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 06:25 pm, by:  Neil Griffiths (Aussiesc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Possable cause.
Spacer washer was left out when AC replaced..
Its located behind the outer disc.

HR12... Use of a Blended Gas WILL fail on hot days.
Why didnt you just get R134a in it ??

Bubbles are allowed with R134a :-) Do NOT use the sight glass when running it..
Cliff Newton
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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 06:26 pm, by:  Cliff Newton (Tiger_x) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I will check that one out Peter. I can hear the clutch engage and the revs increase a bit and thats how it stays. Doesnt sounds like it disengages. Cheers Don for your help!
I do remember an article somewhere about aircon compressors in the soarer running constantly.I could be wrong though. Would be interesting to see how other TT owners Aircon compressors run.
Cliff Newton
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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 06:40 pm, by:  Cliff Newton (Tiger_x) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Yeah Neil, the aircon compressor will disengage if I turn the aircon off. It just doesnt cut in and out like a conventional system whilst I have it on.
The guys that fitted the compressor said that HR12 would be better suited as it doesnt run at the higher pressure like R134a. And
I think there was less to do ( if anything ) in the way of conversion for HR12.
Neil Griffiths
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 Monday, November 20, 2006 - 06:54 pm, by:  Neil Griffiths (Aussiesc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Compressor will only cycle if
High head pressure
Auto Temp has been reached.

Wait till ya's hear about the new gas..hahahah

HIGHLY Flammable and you only use 1/2 as much :-)

So you will be driving around with about 500grams of pure FLAME :-)
And it's LEGAL.. :-(
Clayton Webb
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South Australia
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 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 07:35 pm, by:  Clayton Webb (Clackers) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Neil Griffiths wrote on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 06:54 pm:

Wait till ya's hear about the new gas..hahahah

HIGHLY Flammable and you only use 1/2 as much :-)

So you will be driving around with about 500grams of pure FLAME :-)
And it's LEGAL.. :-(



Something like LPG with a flame retardant? Wouldn't surprise me!

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