Hi Folks,
I am buying a '94 Impreza, and it is in pretty good shape except
for being a bit rusty, and the a/c does not cool.
It appears to be R12 and not converted, and when I checked
the fuse it is OK, the fans start when the a/c is switched on
and it appears to have some R12 in it because when I quickly
pushed on the little valve in the fill fitting I got a good squirt
which seemed to have some pressure behind it - but the
compressor does not start, though it spins freely by hand.
I also pulled all 4 a/c relays and switched them around with
no change evident.
Questions:
1 - Is there any reason NOT to convert it to R134a ?
2 - Assuming it is low on gas and that's why it won't run,
when/if I convert it, is there anything special I must do ?
3 - Is there another common cause for these symptoms ?
4 - Where are the high and low pressure switches located ?
5 - Is there an online source of repair info for these cars ?
(Maybe like Honda's online manuals ?)
Any education would be greatly appreciated !
mark
