My dash air stopped sending out cold air today, now it is no cooler than when I put the dial on "vent". Is this a repair a mobile tech can address? I can live w/out, by using genny-roof air, but prefer to get it fixed. I am a fulltimer, currently in transit. The coach is '02 Newmar Kountry Star DP built on a freightliner.
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I would consider addressing it when not in transit so you can find the best shop to use. If they have to order parts at least you will not be in transit. Hope it is something simple, easy and cheap to fix.
Klm, I have had a time with my dash air and it seems to be finally fixed. One shop spent 9 months on 3 attempts trying fix it but to no avail. I found another shop that zero'd in on the problem and now I have nice cold dash air for a month and a half.
The first shop has a good reputation normally, but they missed the mark on this one.
I would suggest you take your coach to a reputable air service shop. I really don't think a mobile tech will have the capability to really diagnose the problem (from my experience).
Good luck,
MM.
PS. The previous shop replaced every gasket that was attached to the compressor (my understanding).... the new shop replaced the hose that was at least 15 ft. long. They engergized the system with nitrogen to find the leak. Total money spent was about $2,000, of which about half was wasted at the first shop.
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Suggest you get it diagnosed as soon as possible. Sounds like it could be a compressor problem. I had my dash air go out and decided to continue on my way using the roof top units until I could reach a Freightliner facility. The problem was the compressor seized up and continuing to drive caused the surpentine belt to break because it was running over a pully that wasn't turning. The engine overheated and I had to pull over along the interstate. End result was getting towed on a Friday night 65 miles to a Freightliner facility and spending the weekend in their lot.
Hopefully it might be low on freon, but I wouldn't take a chance and continue to drive it.
mine comes on cold , then gradually gets to ambient temp
with some online help with trouble shooting, I have discovered that the condenser fan has died
I am now shopping for a replacement condenser fan
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OP here. Yikes, there is such a wide range of answers - I was thinking just about "creature comfort", and did not consider potential engine trouble. Thanks for the eye opener - I will attempt to find a shop near my next stop - Sioux Falls. thanks again, all
MrWizard wrote: mine comes on cold , then gradually gets to ambient temp
with some online help with trouble shooting, I have discovered that the condenser fan has died
I am now shopping for a replacement condenser fan
Mine is doing the same thing, Wasn't sure was it was. I believe this weekend I figured it is low on R12. The unit is freezing up. After I shut it off for a few minutes it would melt the ice and it was good to go for a half hour or so.
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A/C is a bit too complicated for a simple answer. This is like going to the doctor and saying, "I don't feel well. What is wrong with me?"
Any of the answers above may be right... or, any of a dozen other possibilities. A good A/C shop can quickly run through some basic diagnostics and make a diagnosis.
Until then, just keep the dash A/C turned off and the compressor clutch will remain disengaged (so, no load on the serp belt if the compressor is seized up.)
Good luck, and let us know how it all turns out.
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