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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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is there something i can do to make my ac feel like antartica??
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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it could be a number of things from needing to be charged to replacing worn out parts. Have your system inspected.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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Start by recharging it. If that doesn't work repost and ill help you out from there.
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I'll be watching this thread as well. I've tried recharging by the way, but I wonder if the 'OP has tried that yet...
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Justinktm
is there something i can do to make my ac feel like antartica??
I'm in hot *** south Florida.........my A/C is so cold that if the vent is aimed toward my hand while I'm driving it will start to hurt my hand.

If your A/C is not blowing Antarctica cold with a normal, full charge of 134.....something is wrong with the system.

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How can I charge it
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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You can try going to a parts store and buying those refrigerant-in-a-can deals. Some of them come with a gauge that you're supposed to use to read the charge level of the system. Considering how specialized and expensive 'ac equipment is I have a hard time believing the parts store cans with gauges work, but it's worth a shot before taking it in somewhere. I tried it myself-the system wouldn't take anymore refrigerant, therefore I'm assuming there's a problem elsewhere. Give it a shot and let us know what happens...
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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try cleaning out the condenser with a water hose and a cleaner like orange glo or
simple green over time dirt buids up in the fins . did that on my 94 bird and it made
a big improvement with my ac.
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Originally Posted by Justinktm
How can I charge it
As mentioned above.....these cars are going on 9-13 years old.

The condensors MUST be pulled out of the cars and either cleaned at a radiator shop or just replaced.

Doesn't matter how charged up your system is. Look at the pics of mine after being 6 years old. I would say 50% of the surface was blocked. I had to take it out and bang all that crap out, then clean the entire thing with degreaser. I would thing a radiator shop would clean it for you for $30.00, just a guess.

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