Re: AC problem

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In a message dated 97-07-17 16:34:25 EDT, malcolm@wedoit.ENET.dec.com writes:

<<  With the climate control on AUTO/LO/HI, I am measuring the center vent
air
 temp
  at about 25 degrees F below outside temp as displayed by the climate
control
  outside sensors.
  
  
  Is this what other people are seeing? Car is a 1990 Coupe Quattro.
  
  Outside air temp of 88 is yielding a AC center vent temp of around 
  63 degrees. I am using a small Rat Shack electronic inside/outside
 thermometer
  to check the vent temp.
  
  It seems like the AC was colder before this all started, but it has been
 about
  4-5 weeks and I just can't remember anymore...
  
  Thanks
  
  Scott Malcolm
  1990 CQ
   >> >>

Scott-

Definitely NOT normal.  I just checked my '90 V8Q on the way back from Pikes
Peak and measured (with outside temp 90+F, center vent temp at 45-48 F.  I
used the one I got at one of those truck stops (digital in my case).  Very
useful.  You are inserting the probe/sensor into the vent, aren't you?
 Forgive me, I'm not familiar with the Radio Schlack inside/outside
thermometer.  If you're local audi/vw shop can't help, try another AC only
shop.  I suspect a freon leak somewhere...

-Ingo Rautenberg
'90 V8Q 178k+