A couple of problems with my P10

[donsster]

I had the same problem with my P10. As I recall, once the compressor really died, the charging and ventilation system didn't work correctly either, so I couldn't just ditch the A/C alltogether.
Replacing the stuff and recharging the A/C system was expensive (~US$900) but it was the only major repair that I ever needed to do to my P10.

Don McLaurin

[G20t Driver]

Ouch, that must have hurt. $900 dollars?! I guess I got a low estimate then. The mechanic that I went to said it would be only $420-$450. Maybe that is a testament of the quality of his work. You know cheap service means cheap work.

What do you mean they didn't work correctly, was it not charging? If that is so then I better repair it soon.

Thanks for the advice.

P.S. I did not notice until now that I made three posts in a row. You people must think I am a nutcase.:jump:

[speediva]

Slightly off topic here: Does anyone else's AC totally suck? Mine sucks a ton of energy, and it doesn't even do a good job of cooling things down... Is this normal? Should I have someone look it over?

oh, and the fan speed control is also shot (as in I have 2 speeds.... level 2 and level 4... I don't even get "off" as a choice) Is this tied into a bigger problem???

[Nismoboy1]

Originally posted by saturntangerine
Slightly off topic here: Does anyone else's AC totally suck? Mine sucks a ton of energy, and it doesn't even do a good job of cooling things down... Is this normal? Should I have someone look it over?

oh, and the fan speed control is also shot (as in I have 2 speeds.... level 2 and level 4... I don't even get "off" as a choice) Is this tied into a bigger problem???

hmm...sounds like you might need a recharge, do you know if your a/c system requires r-12 or r-134a refrigerant? if its r-12, that can become quite expensive for a recharge, some people even do a r-12 to r-134a conversion, depending on how long you plan on keeping your car...but r-134a you can do yourself for pretty cheap...

and the fan deal could be your blower resister, you can probably replace that yourself, i think its like $30 or so at the stealership, but i could be wrong

[donsster]

The G20 A/C is a sealed system, so it should never need a recharge (unless you do a motor swap or something like that). If it seems "out of refigerant", then you have a leak also.

G20t, the $900 was for a new compressor and evaporator unit, along with refrigerant recharge, $65/hr labor etc. That was at a dealer, so your costs may be less!
When my A/C went out, the vent system also didn't work, and it spewed smoke into the cabin for a while...Not fun!


Don McLaurin

[speediva]

Originally posted by Nismoboy1


hmm...sounds like you might need a recharge, do you know if your a/c system requires r-12 or r-134a refrigerant? if its r-12, that can become quite expensive for a recharge, some people even do a r-12 to r-134a conversion, depending on how long you plan on keeping your car...but r-134a you can do yourself for pretty cheap...

and the fan deal could be your blower resister, you can probably replace that yourself, i think its like $30 or so at the stealership, but i could be wrong

Thanx, I"ll look into that! :flash: