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Old 08-14-2005, 04:13 PM
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98 Escort with bad air problems

I am hoping someone can help........I have a 98 Escort and the aircondtioning just stopped getting cold. We have tried recharging it but with no luck........any help would be appreciated......Thanks
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Old 08-14-2005, 04:44 PM
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My experience: The orifice valve was clogged. (AutoZone stocks them).
I put TOO MUCH R134a in. Make sure you only put in the amount on the label under the hood.
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Old 08-15-2005, 11:15 AM
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orifice valve ???

orifice valve ????? where is it on the car or what does it look like??? Does it have a plug in?
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Old 08-15-2005, 04:02 PM
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Don't know where it is on a '98. On my '93 it's where I've circled in this picture.


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Old 08-15-2005, 10:14 PM
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98 bad air

if its blowing hot air its probably the multi function relay.its under the battery and contains 4 relays.one is for the a.c. comp.
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