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Re: [CQ] R-134a A/C conversion?

To: Bob.Sandy@USPTO.GOV
Subject: Re: [CQ] R-134a A/C conversion?
From: Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:58:32 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net (Quattro List)
In-Reply-To: <1DCAFFDB29E1D111BA3F08002BB6F9811CB4F6@uspto-is-102.uspto.gov> from "Bob.Sandy@uspto.gov" at Aug 25, 98 09:38:22 am
Reply-To: duane@zk3.dec.com
Sender: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net

Hairy green toads from Mars made Bob.Sandy@uspto.gov say:

> Has anyone ever attempted (and/or succeeded) converting their/an Audi
> from R-12 to R134a?
> 
> The A/C in my 1991 Coupe Quattro just quit.  The climate control[ler]
> seems to check out o.k. according to the fault diagnosis described in
> the Bentley.  However, the compressor does not turn on.  I suspect the
> system pressure is too low to turn the compressor on.  
> 
> Before I consider having the present R-12 system corrected, I thought
> I'd ask if there has been any experience(s) and advise from the listers?

Don't do it!

For the cost of an R12 charge, which lasted 9 years, just refill
with what's supposed to be in there.

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- [CQ] R-134a A/C conversion?
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