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by ice-n-tropics
Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2006 Civic DX AC not working
Replies: 10
Views: 12460

Re: 2006 Civic DX AC not working

The extra 3d wire on Hondas is a signal for the computer to know when the clutch is engaged.
hotrodac
by ice-n-tropics
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: new member and have a non typical application
Replies: 16
Views: 18256

Re: new member and have a non typical application

I like oil separator also because it increases reliability and improved efficiency, but it comes with a weight penalty. If MD uses a 28 Volt DC motor for compressor drive then my design (used for military vehicles) with a 85.7 cc swept volume, modified scroll clutch assembly, serpentine belt drive c...
by ice-n-tropics
Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: new member and have a non typical application
Replies: 16
Views: 18256

Re: new member and have a non typical application

Rotary wing AC ain't easy! Challenge for copters is weight control of AC so fuel load can be optimized. Highest priority is cooling of electronics. Next priority is pilot and last is Passenger comfort as the lowest priority. Parasitic energy draw of AC must be considered and will comprimise passange...
by ice-n-tropics
Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2006 Civic DX AC not working
Replies: 10
Views: 12460

Re: 2006 Civic DX AC not working

I'd completely unrap the harness cover including the heat shrink tube around the diode and check the diode and wire accidental contact per common trouble shooting practice. The diode is rated at 600 v (or better 800 volt) usually Motorola branded. Arching of the battery terminals or arc welding with...
by ice-n-tropics
Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2006 Civic DX AC not working
Replies: 10
Views: 12460

Re: 2006 Civic DX AC not working

Maybe the diode in the clutch harness on the compressor or the TPS (thermal protection switch) mounted at the rear side if the compressor housing has failed open due to reverse polarity or a negative voltage disengagement spike or back EMF from fan problems. The TPS is intended to disengage the clut...
by ice-n-tropics
Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Toyota pickup AC questions
Replies: 31
Views: 40041

Re: Toyota pickup AC questions

Opportunity for improvement/learning curve for next AC service:
Evidence of a good compressor is to pump up to the PRV (pressure relief valve) pop off pressure about 420 psi (the first time) and blow out oil with leak dye and R-134a.
hotrodac
by ice-n-tropics
Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Need advice selecting a compressor
Replies: 8
Views: 12516

Re: Need advice selecting a compressor

Sanden's Singapore factory makes a SD5H14 (134a version of SD508) with CCW specs. SD7V16 CCW spec is used on VW diesel CCW engines but has some past problems with frisbee clutch armature plates when the CW shaft nut unscrews due to bad torque, surface finish or shaft spline loosness. Standard SD508 ...
by ice-n-tropics
Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: strange cooling
Replies: 56
Views: 100173

Re: strange cooling

I documented and installed a modified Vintage Air HVAC in a 1961 Pontiac Bubble Top 389 with a Sanden SD5H14 compressor which is covered in Chapter 10 of "How to Air Condition Your Hot Rod" (book available from Vintage Air). I was able to install a adequate modern parallel flow condenser w...
by ice-n-tropics
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1996 geo metro ac oil?
Replies: 3
Views: 4611

Re: 1996 geo metro ac oil?

Compressor built by Sanden in JAPAN with Sanden SP-10 double end capped PAG same as ND pag and similar to PAG 46 viscosity. Other applications of the SD7-B10 use only 3 oz. because the body ported compressor utilizes all suction flow through the crankcase to supply cool oil continuously directly to ...
by ice-n-tropics
Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Challenger Tractor A/C Problems...
Replies: 11
Views: 13423

Re: Challenger Tractor A/C Problems...

No more validation testing focus or that type of problem solving, but AG dry lock is a really big deal. Deere has several OEM counter measure designs.
hotrodac