The system was serviced/filled by an AC shop after the diesel conversion, and worked fine for the last 5 years.
Is there any way to test the compressor at this point, or just source a new one?
No indications prior to the meltdown of the outer nose piece and the electro-magnet. No noise, no shutter of the motor, and AC was previously blowing cold. Simply turned the AC on for the first time this year/season, and within a few minutes the Gauge fuse blows.
Was able to turn the...
Just a few different older vehicles in the stable:
1965 FJ45 - still in progress
1996 HDJ80 - converted from FZJ80 - My do-all SHTF vehicle
1998 Audi A4 Quattro Avant - My trusty daily
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan - Son's daily
2007 BMW 335i - Wife's summer car
2011 Porsche Cayenne - Wife's daily...
Well everything is in and working like a charm. The Transmitter Module fits perfectly in the space in the headliner above the PS visor. Just have to remove the rear view mirror and visor screws to be able to easily slide it into there. I also covered it in bubble-wrap so that it would not...
A short time with the Dremel, and the buttons have been fitted. The buttons click in firmly, as they have metal clips for that exact purpose. Have also ordered a black one to see if I like that better. The grey color is a close match, though, and would likely also look fine with the Oak...
Several of our family vehicles have the Homelink system (Audi and Porsche) and they work really well and have three buttons. In my 80, I have had to carry around several remotes, and that got me thinking....could Homelink be retrofitted easily? I did see the Gentex mirrors here on Mud, but did...
No affilition whatsoever, just had to pass this on for those who are looking for a 45. Was driving to Spokane and my buddy spotted these from the passenger seat...had to turn around and take a look, as I have never seen a 45 sitting on a lot. Three were on the front lot, two more in the back...