a/c problem that you can fix yourself (MUST READ)

[trinizuki]

I had an a/c problem with my 1999 Grand vitara. The a/c was working fine, the air was cold but the blower was making alot of noise and air was hardly blowing. Two a/c guys said they would have to pull down the dash to see where air was escaping. i thought yeah right so i decided to explore.

After about half hour i found the problem. The air filter over the blower was dirty and actually black with muck and goo. It was so dirty it was preventing the flow of air. I have now cleaned the filters with some soap water and degreaser. I installed them back and its 100% good

All this done for the good ole price of $0.00. So dont go spend alot of dough if you have this problem. Just unmount the glove box and take out and clean your self.

I was actually quoted a price of $ 200 to repair my problem as the guy said the blower was bad. Yeah right.

This forum really inspires you to solve problems on your own and save money.

[99TrackerConv]

That only works if you have a filter in the first place.

[IdahoJeeper]

Thanks for the post zuki! I was told my GV had inside filters, but at a glance I couldn't find them. Did you have to take the glove box out to see the filters?

[trinizuki]

The glove box needs to be removed to get to the filters. All you need is a phillips head screwdriver.

[tundraman]

Anyone know where I can get a replacement filter online? I just got a call from the shop saying i need a new one but they can't get one. No dealers for 500 miles.

[dgee]

try ebay for filter