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Old 07-23-2008, 03:32 PM
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hi, i find that my air con works well at high speeds but not at all at low speeds. just had it regassed so i know its not that.
my galant is a 98 model....please help???
 
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Old 07-23-2008, 04:00 PM
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Small compressor owns you.
 
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Old 07-23-2008, 04:34 PM
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Is the a/c fan coming on?
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:31 PM
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yes the fan comes on.....most people tell me its pollen filter, but does the car have one as i have consulted my book and cant find an exterior filter???
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:35 PM
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my book is saying a/c ecu unit....but it has 2??? which 1????
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:37 PM
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There is nothing wrong with it, I can guarentee it. It is a low output unit because of the small engine size.
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:41 PM
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errrrrr, 2.5 v6....small engine????? huh?????
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:46 PM
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Didn't know it was the V6.

You say you recharged the system? Are you sure you didn't over pressurize it?
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 03:49 PM
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no, it was done by an expert. the system got cleaned and checked gas wise....its gotta be electrically faulted i think
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 08:36 PM
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How much of a temperature difference is it from idle and cruising.
 


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