['94 Impreza a/c questions....]

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

[Greetings !]

Hi Folks.

Great looking place !

 

It has been a long time since I had a Subie - last one was a 4wd Justy

that met an untimely end, and before that a 360 coupe many, many

years ago....

The newest one is a '94 Impreza - rusty but not too bad all in all.

 

Best Wishes,

 

mark