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Talk to bob#497.

 

i already did and he made me a good offer but i just want to see who else is selling one as well see how hard it is to install it


[Modified by Jpwill21, 12:52 AM 2/20/2002]

 

not sure how hard it is to install but I know of an ITR owner that removed his AC this past weekend. I"ll have hime IM you in a sec.

The parts are in OC right now

yshi

 

Nick, I just called the local dealership and they said that labor for the install is $425. I helped a friend uninstall his, and it did not seem too complicated. Pretty much everything came off with a set of metric sockets, and I would assume it goes back in much the same way. I believe it took 2-3 to uninstall, so I'm guessing 4-6 to install...maybe someone here who has done it can give you a better estimate.

 

well i don't use my a/c but my car in the body shop.. i have done a lot of a/c work, ase certified but never on an acura.. shouldn't be hard if everything interchangable.. there a spot for the a/c switch in the dash? not sure if the system would have to be opened but i will go see my car and look...

 

are

 

I don't think you need any special tools...just wrenches/sockets/screwdrivers. There are a few parts that need to be traded to make it work. For instance, you would send me your blank button, and then I send you my AC button.

 

and the "bridge" to put where the condenser was, and vice/versa

depends on the year the AC is going into (94's need a different relay)

Ask me a specific question and I will answer it. Bob will also include instructions on how to add it.. very detailed (from the dealer).

 

The parts from '98 to '01 should all be directly interchangable, right?

 

DIRECTLY. even the button! (the button from a 94 is black, not the gray-ish color like the 98+)

 

Its extremely easy! Instructions that will be included are simple.

Should take a couple hours. You will need to get it charged at a shop though. If you buy Bobs, I will personally make sure the ends are sealed once removed to make sure no condensation enters the lines during shipping (that will cause more time and $$$ when charging the system, as the condensation/moisture needs to be removed completely from the system).

Acura reccomends you lube the o-rings with lube made for the AC system, that stuff is real expensive, and unnecessary because this system will be freshly removed. In my opinion, its only needed on brand new o-rings, that have never been exposed to the refrigerant.

Anything else, let me know. I will try to answer them for ya.

 

tell me about this bridge where the condenser was? where does it go? I just took the condenser out. What should I be looking for since I didn't use one?

 

It's basically an empty pathway that allows the air to enter the vent system... The "bridge" allows the air to pass through, while the condenser allows the air to be refridgerated before passing through (thus giving you AC).

 

Where does it go? under dash? I'm really slow. and lost here

 

It goes where you took out your condenser...

from the Blower to the vents. Under the dash (behind the glove box)

 

I'll sell you mine. Make me an offer. I don't think it was ever turned on I also have th Helm manual, and can copy the section you need for the install.

E-mail me at tractoy@comcast.net or call me at 703-519-3523

Chris

 

thank you..