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As a matter of fact, I do have the Chilton's book, but a lot of the inoperative items aren't on any of the wiring diagrams. I was beginning to suspect something like a bad ground, but don't have a clue as to how to find the grounds to check them. Anyone have some advice here?

I already determined that the fuses for these are fine (even tried replacing them just to be sure). Was there something else in particular you think I should check about the fuze box?

what about putting a vacuum on the system before charging it? i'm pretty sure that my shop vac won't do it :-)

95 Legacy wagon... No dome light, no cruise, no horn, the light for the rear defroster button doesn't work, nor does the cigaretter lighter. Where do I start with this? I have a basic knowlege of electrical theory, but all those wires confuse the hell out of me, and I have no idea how to trace one that I can't follow all the way. I've already confirmed that it is definitely not a problem with fuses. The horn has a button wired in series with the hot side of the battery so that works. Any good ideas?

I guess one thing I hadn't thought about is that I can still drive the car with the a/c taken apart, so I could take it apart and then order a new condenser if I have to. So what specialty tools are required to do all this? And can you buy the freon at parts stores?

I have no reason to believe that the Midas guys are lying, and I don't have any way to check the system for leaks myself after just replacing the o-rings, so I think it's a safe bet to trust their diagnosis. There is evidence of a good leak in the system. Last summer I had the system charged, and 10 days later it was no longer blowing cold air.

I've got a '95 Legacy wagon with a non-working A/C system. Midas says that the condenser has a leak in the corner and needs to be replaced. They are quite happy to replace that and the drier for about $750, with the majority of that cost in parts. I found an online source for a condenser for $113. Am I being totally foolish if I try to replace this myself? Are any specialty tools needed? I took a look real quick and didn't see any obvious "gotchas," besides having to work in relatively tight spaces. I was considering buying the R134a and filling the system myself, but after reading that you need to put a vacuum on the system before charging, it seems like it might be just as simple and cheap to have teh Jiffy Lube do it for me.