had my low pressure A/C hose replaced
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No, I just ordered the parts less than an hour ago. I'll need to find an a/c vac system to rent/borrow or have a shop do the filling for me after I install the parts.
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Damn it! I just placed my order for this hose like 30 seconds ago.
I went ahead and ordered an expansion valve, too. It was only $31 on ECS Tuning. Doing the desiccant filter as well. MY a/c should be rocking harder than a Nickelback concert.
Now if I could figure out the blend / door / flap / actuator / motor issue, I'll be good to go. I see these stepper motors on ECS; I just need to make sure what parts need replacing.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...per/ES2223336/
I went ahead and ordered an expansion valve, too. It was only $31 on ECS Tuning. Doing the desiccant filter as well. MY a/c should be rocking harder than a Nickelback concert.
Now if I could figure out the blend / door / flap / actuator / motor issue, I'll be good to go. I see these stepper motors on ECS; I just need to make sure what parts need replacing.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...per/ES2223336/
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My system doesn't leak at all, so it's not a refrigerant issue. And on days where it's 85 and below, it seems fine and eventually gets very, very cold. But on hot, humid days, it takes forever to cool the car down and still doesn't get truly COLD. Just cool.
Later that evening once it cools down, the a/c get COLD. I'm about to do the dryer/low pressure hose this weekend for the hell of it.
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I keep hearing the AC system on this car is not the best, but the damn thing is the coldest AC (vehicle) unit in my house. Its also the oldest one at my house.
Cools like crazy in 90-105 degree Texas heat with NO problems, cools ridiculously fast too.
BMW E60 5 years newer does not come close in stop and go traffic
Lexus GX470 4 years newer and only 60k miles is still not as cold as the AMG
I am not sure, maybe cos my hose was replaced??? (years ago)
Cools like crazy in 90-105 degree Texas heat with NO problems, cools ridiculously fast too.
BMW E60 5 years newer does not come close in stop and go traffic
Lexus GX470 4 years newer and only 60k miles is still not as cold as the AMG
I am not sure, maybe cos my hose was replaced??? (years ago)
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I will agree about Dallas being in North TX and all. When I lived there 2 years ago, 100-111 was common and was not as bad as 98 in Houston. I am sure Florida is worse humidity wise vs Houston (4-5 hours south of Dallas), but not as different as you would think.
Either way, My AC has been very good, no worse than my other imports and domestics
Either way, My AC has been very good, no worse than my other imports and domestics
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