Re: '93 90 A/C problems

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

But can it be done accurately by the semi-evolved simean that's going to
be working on it at the dealer?  These guys don't strike me as being all
that observant.  Could they just follow the regular flushing procedure
and eyeball how much comes out?

Thanks
--
Elliott

knotnook@traverse.com wrote:
> 
> Regarding the refrigerant measurement, it's done by weighing the salvage
> container prior to the procedure and after, with the gain being the amount
> removed.  It can be quite accurate.
> 
> At 12:41 PM 3/12/99 -0500, Elliott Potter wrote:
> >I'm sure it's not a slipping belt, and the ISV is just a little slow to
> >react.
> >
> >Everyone keeps saying that is' low refrigerant, but the CC head will cut
> >the compressor off if the charge is low, or at least register an error
> >code--no such codes.  I'm wondering if maybe they didn't put in enough
> >oil last time they evacuated/recharged the system.
> >
> >Which brings up another question: if they evacuate the system, can they
> >accurately measure how much oil was in the system?
> >
> >Thanks
> >--
> >Elliott