Classic Auto Air update 4/5/2024
Third times a charm?
We’ll see.
First install was diagnosed by CAA as a stuck expansion valve.
They sent a new valve, so I had to pull the unit under the dash to change the valve.
After more gauge readings and jumpering the pressure switch, they determined the compressor was bad.
They sent a new compressor and everything is back together, vacuumed down and waiting for 134a.
A friend who is licensed and runs a HVAC company is coming over in a bit with a bottle of refrigerant and scale to fill the system.
I could do it myself, but I don’t want to give CAA any excuses to not fulfill their warranty obligations.
The other day I made a panel for the three control knobs to replace the old slide control assembly.
I ordered real carbon fiber once I was satisfied with the results, so I’ll be making another one when that gets here.
These knobs were solid black with no reasonably visible at a glance of their position, so I lightly touched them in the drill press to put the dots on them.
All set and ready to go.
Third times a charm?
We’ll see.
First install was diagnosed by CAA as a stuck expansion valve.
They sent a new valve, so I had to pull the unit under the dash to change the valve.
After more gauge readings and jumpering the pressure switch, they determined the compressor was bad.
They sent a new compressor and everything is back together, vacuumed down and waiting for 134a.
A friend who is licensed and runs a HVAC company is coming over in a bit with a bottle of refrigerant and scale to fill the system.
I could do it myself, but I don’t want to give CAA any excuses to not fulfill their warranty obligations.
The other day I made a panel for the three control knobs to replace the old slide control assembly.
I ordered real carbon fiber once I was satisfied with the results, so I’ll be making another one when that gets here.
These knobs were solid black with no reasonably visible at a glance of their position, so I lightly touched them in the drill press to put the dots on them.
All set and ready to go.
