How to troubleshoot dash air conditioning in motorhomes?
Any ideas on how to cost effectively approach troubleshooting this problem. Or are some folks out there in the same boat, not able to use their dash air conditioning because of the potential expense of troubleshooting the system. Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it.
Where does the air conditioning go in a VW?
The stock VW air conditioning system may have been modified by Winnebago to include the overhead outlets in the cab which blow air into the rear coach area. There has been some confusion about the proper amount of refrigerant that needs to be installed.
Do you need to replace oil in dash air conditioner?
Since some oil may remain in the system, it would be best to replace as much as is removed when doing a recovery and refill operation. If you do not have the second evaporator, you should use the amount as determined by VW for your chassis model year.
Can a valve be replaced in an air conditioner?
Diagnosing your car’s air conditioning system may reveal that your expansion valve or the orifice tube needs to be replaced. Replacing an expansion valve requires special equipment and there are a number of laws regarding handling refrigerants.
Any ideas on how to cost effectively approach troubleshooting this problem. Or are some folks out there in the same boat, not able to use their dash air conditioning because of the potential expense of troubleshooting the system. Thanks for any ideas. Have them add a leak detector dye when they next work on it.
Since some oil may remain in the system, it would be best to replace as much as is removed when doing a recovery and refill operation. If you do not have the second evaporator, you should use the amount as determined by VW for your chassis model year.
The stock VW air conditioning system may have been modified by Winnebago to include the overhead outlets in the cab which blow air into the rear coach area. There has been some confusion about the proper amount of refrigerant that needs to be installed.