A/C $1100 Question

[thom4782]

Meir:

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation. It's very helpful. I'll download the links and perhaps the independent will be willing to tackle the job. Unfortunately, I don't have the space and skills to do myself.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Meir:

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation. It's very helpful. I'll download the links and perhaps the independent will be willing to tackle the job. Unfortunately, I don't have the space and skills to do myself.

too bad you are not close to me. i would have been happy to land a hand.
on another toght you can ship the car to me. it will cost you less then 5k

just kidding. i'm sure you will sort it out if you will find a well skilled AC guy.
the job is not that complicated, just takes a lot of time, and many parts to remove.

[thom4782]

Update

Well, the news was good. After driving the car around for a month with the A/C running, the dealer found dye around the expansion valve. There was no dye in the condensate from the evaporator. So, if I'm lucky, I just need to replace the expansion valve and recharge the system. While I'm doing that I will also replace the receiver / dryer because its easily accessible and inexpensive.

BTW: I used BG's Frigi Fresh on the system today and it seemed to work as advertised. The bacteria / mold smell is gone. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way.

Thanks to one an all for the advice

[Meir]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Update

Well, the news was good. After driving the car around for a month with the A/C running, the dealer found dye around the expansion valve. There was no dye in the condensate from the evaporator. So, if I'm lucky, I just need to replace the expansion valve and recharge the system. While I'm doing that I will also replace the receiver / dryer because its easily accessible and inexpensive.

BTW: I used BG's Frigi Fresh on the system today and it seemed to work as advertised. The bacteria / mold smell is gone. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way.

Thanks to one an all for the advice

Greate news. The valve is probably the cheapest part in the system ( except the dryer)