Cut off center cooling console (1 Viewer)

[Sheadon]

Has anyone cut off the airflow to the center cooling console?
Will it affect the main A/C components for the dash to work properly?
For example, will it affect the compressor? My compressor is dead and before I buy a new one I want to make sure it's ok that the cooling console has been eliminated and that the pressure won't overload the compressor?
Thank you

 

[Malleus]

We didn't get these in the states, but from what I understand of the circuit, it's blocked when the cooler's off, so yes it would seem to be OK. Shortening the cooling loop won't increase the pressure, only a pipe diameter reduction will do that. The only effect will be less refrigerant required when servicing.

 

[inkpot]

Hot and cold air are moved by a separate blower fan motor, the the a/c compressor. It will not hurt a thing

 

[Malleus]

I think he's referring to the cooler in the console option

 

[Sheadon]

We didn't get these in the states, but from what I understand of the circuit, it's blocked when the cooler's off, so yes it would seem to be OK. Shortening the cooling loop won't increase the pressure, only a pipe diameter reduction will do that. The only effect will be less refrigerant required when servicing.

Thank you so much! Yes, this is very helpful.

 

[Sheadon]

Hot and cold air are moved by a separate blower fan motor, the the a/c compressor. It will not hurt a thing

Thank you so much, very helpful!