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Forum: 996 Forum
08-25-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By wwest

If the engine coolant is "tending" toward...

If the engine coolant is "tending" toward overheating the A/C will be disabled.


Radiator cooling fan failure caused that effect for me.
Forum: 911 Forum
08-20-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

I think most would agree that with the conversion...

I think most would agree that with the conversion to R-134a you probably need to add a binary pressure switch.
Forum: 996 Forum
08-20-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Posted By wwest

If turning the defrost/defog/demist outlet "on"...

If turning the defrost/defog/demist outlet "on" and then "OFF" doesn't block system airflow to the windshield you likely have some sort of failure.

The immediate answer is lay something, towel,...
Forum: 996 Forum
08-19-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Posted By wwest

Assuming HOT and high humidity day wherein...

Assuming HOT and high humidity day wherein condensate forms on the exterior windshield surface.

DANGEROUS in the evening, late evening, when it might be mistaken for fog... Only had it happen a...
Forum: 911 Forum
07-27-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,675
Posted By wwest

The 78 SC Targa I purchased in 84 had been parked...

The 78 SC Targa I purchased in 84 had been parked outside since owner died in 79, still running virtually perfectly today, 70,000 miles later.
Forum: 911 Forum
07-26-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By wwest

If the slip ring brushes are worn out, one of...

If the slip ring brushes are worn out, one of them is not making contact, the bulb will not light.
Forum: 911 Forum
07-24-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

From that post series

From that post series
Forum: 911 Forum
07-24-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

Post series well worth reading. ...

Post series well worth reading.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/854978-i-wwested-my-84s-c-system.html
Forum: 911 Forum
07-24-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

Once I installed a trinary pressure switch in my...

Once I installed a trinary pressure switch in my 88 Carrera 3 years ago I have not had to refill nor top off the R-134a even once.

High side pressure is limited to 325 PSI by the switch.

The...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-23-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,585
Posted By wwest

Battery is becoming marginal. ABS/PSM pump...

Battery is becoming marginal.

ABS/PSM pump motor often switches on with brake application, heavy, HEAVY, motor startup load on the battery....

Try cleaning/burnishing the battery...
Forum: 996 Forum
07-23-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,589
Posted By wwest

Downshifting puts the braking/drag at the rear,...

Downshifting puts the braking/drag at the rear, helping to keep the car aligned with desired direction of travel in conditions that warrant.

Not especially needed with ABS....
Forum: 911 Forum
07-23-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By wwest

If you have good vent airflow it is not likely...

If you have good vent airflow it is not likely the evaporator is "iced" up.

Once the evaporator blower stops operating, no "extraction" of cooling BTU's, the evaporator might partially ice up but...
Forum: 911 Forum
07-23-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

a/c

Read the entire thread...
Forum: 911 Forum
07-23-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By wwest

First and foremost, get the work done ONLY by an...

First and foremost, get the work done ONLY by an A/C specialist shop/technician, do not use any Porsche, or multi-purpose, shop as they are not likely to understand the basic A/C functionality.
...
Forum: 911 Forum
06-25-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,388
Posted By wwest

Look, examine closely, the fuel pump fuse and...

Look, examine closely, the fuel pump fuse and fuse holder.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-31-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,505
Posted By wwest

Of bigger concern is the question of how much...

Of bigger concern is the question of how much lubricating oil is left in the system.
Forum: 996 Forum
05-14-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By wwest

Deep Cycling of itself is not the problem,...

Deep Cycling of itself is not the problem, RECOVERY RATE IS.

Automotive systems regulate VOLTAGE, they will supply an UNLIMITED rate of current flow which will often result in overheating, boiling...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-09-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,408
Posted By wwest

Didn't think to do a before and after Db...

Didn't think to do a before and after Db measurement but "seat of the pants" judgement was/is positive.

Went through 3 tire brands before concluding that all got dramatically more noisy after...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-08-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,408
Posted By wwest

That was the purpose...

That was the purpose...
Forum: 996 Forum
04-07-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,408
Posted By wwest

Spray can of undercoating in each wheelwell helps.

Spray can of undercoating in each wheelwell helps.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-21-2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By wwest

My manual switch disables the A/C indefinitely,...

My manual switch disables the A/C indefinitely, no need to remember to use the snowflake button for each restart.
Forum: 996 Forum
03-21-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By wwest

~34F... ~ = "about" .. As in " about...

~34F...

~ = "about" ..

As in " about 34F

You may well leave you A/C on all the time, but you cannot fool mother nature, if the A/C evaporator cannot cool the airflow down to the dewpoint...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-20-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By wwest

The A/C is completely disabled with the OAT below...

The A/C is completely disabled with the OAT below ~34F.

It will operate above ~34F but climatic conditions dictate if it will be efficient in dehumidifying FRESH incoming airflow. The closer the...
Forum: 996 Forum
03-02-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,153
Posted By wwest

picture

:surr:
Forum: 996 Forum
03-02-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,420
Posted By wwest

I replaced my driver's side with convex and no...

I replaced my driver's side with convex and no auto-dimming.

I use the most rear memory setting at night to tilt the mirrors down just enough.

I also use the ignition key memory setting to...
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