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Old 07-08-2015, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift View Post
With the gen II units, freeze up is much more common. A compac is on the small side for that car.

There is a capillary tube in the top of the case and that is what controls the cold temp. If you are running the AC setting at max cold it will freeze up. If your cowl/firewall is not insulated the unit will sweat just like a cold can of soda would sitting in the cupholder.

Someone mentioned it before, don't dial back the fan speed, dial back the thermostat a touch. Stuff a thermometer in the dash vent and run the AC. Set the AC thermostat so that it runs about 38-40 degrees and it should not freeze up.
Thanks Donny. I will try your suggestions.


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