execelon1

the sun is shining bright no clouds in sight and the only cool time i can ride is at night. my butt is wet and my back is steaming and all the day i am screaming @#!$%&^*/ air conditioning not working . 88 vert na 5-speed, where can i find the trouble shooting section in the 88 manual, or does anyone know any short cuts ? thank's . Peace, ex...

SonicRaT

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What doesn't work with the AC, does it just not seem to blow air, or some other thing?

rxseven

if the compressor does not kick in when you turn the a/c on, check the lighter fuse first, cigar I think. Then get the manual and check the presuure switch etc, etc.

Ryde _Or_Die

Man my **** does not work either. I took it to be looked at and they said that I need a new evaporator coil, dryer, and some valve. The dryer and valve are for anytime you open up the a/c system I guess. Sucks, cause it looks like a $400 job

rxseven

$400 sounds like a scam. Get a second opinion.

Ryde _Or_Die

Ya I want to just haven't had the time lately. Do you know the prices on the parts I said I need? Like from anywhere online. I like to buy my parts myself just so I know how much they cost, not what someone is charging me for them.

rxseven

Why buy this stuff new? I see it on ebay all the time. If you can't wait try rx7heaven.com or mazda dismantling out of CA. the drier and expansion valve go for $35 a piece. What's wrong with the coil? Leak? That runs $180 new but should be half that used.

Ryde _Or_Die

Ya they said my evap. coil leaked, which was the actual problem but your supposed to change the dryer and expansion valve everytime you open the system up. I'll check rx7heaven and see if they have what I need. Would be nice. They said its a big job to get to the evap. coil though. Said its behind the dash.

rxseven

look under the dash, it's not that bad! Also try www.mazda-dism.com They have better prices than rx7heaven.

HAILERS

Excellon1....the 86-88manual does not have a a/c section. Go to fc3s.org and look at the 89-90 manual. They have a a/c section on trouble shooting.

I think the first thing to do would be to pull the elec plug off the drier, turn the a/c on to full blast(be sure to press the a/c button too), then jumper the two socket plug you pulled off the drier. If the compressor engages, then most likely your refrigerent is too low to *make* the pressure switch in the drier, therefore no circuit to the compressor to turn it on. If the compressor does come on when the drier plug is jumpered, then don't run the a/c for more than a minute or so. Damage could result to the compressor if you do . The drier can be accessed by removing the overflow tank. That item is held with two 10mm bolts. Easily removed. Gives a lot of room to touch the two socket electrical plug.

execelon1

thanks to all for the info esp HAILERS ! on the PM. when i turn it on it just blows hot air the comp doesn't engage. like i told hailers i'm off with my chick on my bike to a place called MARAGARETTAVILLE , it's a biker bar in Lake Lure N.C. thats where they filmed the movies Dirty Dancing and The Last of The Mohecans. let you know in the morn when i check it out Peace ex...