On 7/12/06, Tim Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been having a couple problems with the air conditioner on my > 2000 Intrepid R/T.
> The first is that it really isn't all that cold > and I was wondering at what time most people get it recharged? A system without a leak never needs a recharge. My 98 has all of the original R134 in it; still blows cold. > Second, when I turn the air on it makes a strange hissing noise that > sometimes goes away, other times, like when I'm in stop and go traffic > it will continue to make the noise, does anyone know why that might > be? Sometimes the hiss is normal, sometimes it's indicative of a low charge. Only way to tell for sure is to get the other problems fixed and see where you're at after that. A low side gauge will confirm whether or not there's a low refrigerant issue. They're pretty cheap at the auto parts store. > Also, it has been really humid here in Toledo lately, and after > it runs for a few minutes a lot of condensation comes spilling > throught the vents, it doesn't hurt anything it just really looks > strange having it come through all the vents. Your condensate drain is plugged. It's a small hose with a 90 degree elbow in it, protruding low on the passenger's side from the firewall. Any number of things could be stuck in it, ranging from mud to mice. Have a go with a coat hanger wire and see if you can't free it up. Be aware that a lot of really nasty water will probably come out when you clear the clog, so you might want to be wearing old clothes and safety goggles. Don't go too crazy with the coat hanger wire; you don't want to force it through one of the aluminum tubes in the evaporator. So restrict your cleaning efforts to the length of the hose plus an inch or two. You'll undoubtedly want to raise the car to get under there to see it. > > If anyone has any advice about any of those problems, can you give me > a hollar back so I can figure out what needs to be done and how much > it is going to cost me... With a little luck, little or nothing. > > Love the Intrepid though and I'm really glad I bought it a couple > months back. They're great cars and I hope you enjoy it for a long time. Be aware that its 3.5L engine needs the timing belt and water pump changed at 105K miles, and you should change the transmission fluid and coolant if you're not sure when it was last done. -- --Geoff MML Moderator/Admin/Website Admin/Map Keeper '92 Acclaim; '98 Intrepid; '03 Grand Caravan http://www.moparmailinglist.com Skype: ggariepy68 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/6pRQfA/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
