Air Conditioning still work??

swearingsailor6 · 03-24-2007, 11:30 PM

I just kinda wanna get an idea on who's 1st Gen factory air conditioning works and who's doesn't. I have a 1994 S10 Blazer with 104K miles on it and the air conditioning is ice cold!! It has been cold here alot, but yesterday it was 85 out and used it for the first time since I bought it and it works perfectly!! At first it was kinda sketchy, it would get cold, then warm up, then get cold again, but after about 15 minuits it was blowing ice cold all the time. I think that it was because it hadn't been used in awhile and took awhile to get the freon through the system again.

nd4spd18 · 03-26-2007, 11:37 PM

I have a 94 Blazer also, with 165k and mine works. I had to charge it with R12 last summer though. I hope it stays working cause I don't think I have much R12 left, and I don't wanna have to convert it.

neo71665 · 03-28-2007, 01:23 AM

Mine is a 87 and was working good last summer but ran outta r-12. I'm either gonna have to convert or just keep rolling with the windows down.

cyclone · 03-28-2007, 09:35 AM

Compressor burned out on my 93 about 3 years ago. Had it converted for about 800 bills....worked one summer, window motors still work better..

My 94 compressor started making noise shortly thereafter...I simply disconnected it.

rusty shackford · 03-29-2007, 05:22 AM

R134 works under higher pressure. I have a 30 lb bottle of r12 in my shop seal still intact plus another bottle about half full.

jps2345 · 03-29-2007, 07:24 PM

Mine stopped getting cold, Disconnected the compressor right before the end of last summer. It would constantly kick on to build up pressure.

shrapnel · 04-22-2007, 10:54 PM

'85 2.8L, was coverted to R134A before I got my hands on it. I just charged it up this week (it wasn't working when I got it), and blows some nice cold air. I just need to see how long the charge will last.......

blazin2wd85 · 04-22-2007, 11:36 PM

85 2.8l compressor froze up and all the freon leaked out, then swapped a 350 in place of the 2.8 and didnt bother to fix the ac. then last summer i swapped a non ac heater box on the firewall.

nd4spd18 · 04-24-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rusty shackford

R134 works under higher pressure. I have a 30 lb bottle of r12 in my shop seal still intact plus another bottle about half full.

Interested in selling some maybe?

dragonwingblazer · 07-08-2009, 09:15 AM

mines an 88 2.8 with 210k miles that was converted to 134a by the previous owner blows ice cold in less than a minute in 90+ degree temps, not that i ever use it in my blazer though, its always windows down in it lol, but i did test it out

00s104.3 · 07-08-2009, 05:46 PM

When I got my '89 blazer the air didn't work. I never really looked at trying to fix it. For all I know it just needs recharged.

layinlow88 · 07-08-2009, 05:49 PM

Blows ice cold over here...has for around 2 years now

I took the time and tried to do as less as possible to get these things to blow cold...so far its working out just fine

LXtasy · 07-08-2009, 10:50 PM

90 blazer with 4.3 and 250k+ blows cold air. Only problems that I have now and need to fix is that it blows out of the defrost vents and the main a/c vents and I have a Very very very slight leak on the hose from the compressor Other than that. it sure does cool you off when you work all day in the heat though

Jeramy · 07-09-2009, 07:52 PM

91 jimmy 4.3 with 225,000+ miles.blows freezing cold(still r12) when the clutch will stay engaged.need a new compressor clutch

JRicky · 07-10-2009, 12:07 AM

Funny, my 94 blazer has about 103k.. it was converted to R134 by the previous owner, I charged it once about 5 years ago and it only lasted a few years...but I think I may charge it again this year

lee-mill · 07-16-2009, 01:42 AM

just charged the ac in my subaru shits real cold now

BlueS15 · 07-18-2009, 04:12 PM

Was thinking of fixing my a/c(89 S15) didnt know if it will blow real cold or not(converted to 134) like the newer cars and does anybody use freeze 12

Blazerbomb · 07-26-2009, 06:28 PM

My 1993 w/200K works good. I had a problem last year where it just acme out of the defrost. Fixed the vacuum line and have had no more problems.

bobditts · 07-26-2009, 11:50 PM

mine doesnt work because I ripped everything out. Who needs AC when you have atleast 2 windows?

jasond · 07-27-2009, 01:36 PM

'89 s10 Blazer, charged with r134a, blows cold, but the clutch is loud.

s10blazrfreak · 08-16-2009, 12:03 AM

'91 s10 blazer 169k still works hasnt been recharged

FarEastDime · 08-16-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blazerbomb

My 1993 w/200K works good. I had a problem last year where it just acme out of the defrost. Fixed the vacuum line and have had no more problems.

Quote: Originally Posted by s10blazrfreak

'91 s10 blazer 169k still works hasnt been recharged

Holy shittt both of you had your first post her. how weird.. never seen that before.

i voted, but i dont have ac, does that count?

ShortyzKustomz · 08-16-2009, 10:38 PM

On my 88 the previous owner disconected everything, but its all there, Im gonna hook it back up. Get some R-12 with off ebay with my EPA card and see what it does

mrtibbs · 08-18-2009, 07:23 PM

1991 Blazer 156,000 AC stills blows cold air I have added one can of R-12 to it since I got the truck in 2000.

KrenzyRyan · 08-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cyclone

Compressor burned out on my 93 about 3 years ago. Had it converted for about 800 bills....worked one summer, window motors still work better..

My 94 compressor started making noise shortly thereafter...I simply disconnected it.

What all did they do? New compressor, dryer, nozzle for the new stuff, and the few pounds you need of refrigerant right?

edit: voted, still runnin the ole R12

hoppy45 · 08-22-2009, 12:07 PM

it leaks.

superbee · 08-22-2009, 12:12 PM

worked, was young and dumb and removed it in high school... COmpletely removed it...everything.

Later down the road, i grew up and put a v8 in it and decided i was going to kill someone if i didnt have ac in my truck when i get off work on a hot day, so i completely put it back in, custom setup mixed with factory stuff. I even run it with the windows down, thats how much i love ac.

hoppy45 · 08-22-2009, 02:15 PM

how hard was it to put in the custom one?

superbee · 08-22-2009, 02:25 PM

ok by custom, i mean i put in a sanden 508 style compressor, made custom mounts that hang the compressor nice and low on the pass side, and made custom lines to run to and from the compressor.

The rest is stock.

hoppy45 · 08-22-2009, 03:42 PM

oh ok. your blazer looks so good by the way

superbee · 08-22-2009, 06:39 PM

Thanks bud!

"blazedout23" · 08-30-2009, 01:51 AM

believe this or not i have the orianal system from 86 and still blows ice cold R-12 all day. But it only has 34,k on the whole blazer but i think i need to replace my fan i think leafs might be getting to it

superbee · 08-30-2009, 11:53 AM

what the hell is an orianal? that sounds dirty.

"blazedout23" · 08-30-2009, 02:48 PM

"original" sorry my bad i type to fast some times.

superbee · 08-30-2009, 02:54 PM

lol just giving you crap, i do it all the time.

Dukeboy320 · 09-24-2009, 05:20 PM

mine when you go on high it blows a fuse anyone know why??

superbee · 09-24-2009, 07:41 PM

high is on a separate circuit, bypassing the resistor, either that circuit is shorted out possibly or maybe your blower motor is drawing too many amps. Those are a few ideas.

Dukeboy320 · 09-24-2009, 09:45 PM

ill check thanks

tom3 · 09-24-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rusty shackford

R134 works under higher pressure. I have a 30 lb bottle of r12 in my shop seal still intact plus another bottle about half full.

Hey ole buddy..............

mr.vls · 10-05-2009, 02:44 PM

S15 Jimmy with over 411K and yes the A/C blows cold and is still R12.

cauzindrama · 10-05-2009, 10:53 PM

91 jimmy 4.3 135K ....blows nicey cold.....just gotta make sure i keep up the RPMs......if it stays at idle too long ...like 10 min or so the pump locks up......not sure why tho.....maybe it has suttin to do with filling it with r134....i got the $10 conversion connectors at autozone ......im sure theres more im supposed to do but this works ....no leaks

93_Blaze · 10-13-2009, 10:48 PM

works great! the guy i got it from customizes the canisters by choppin it open and adding a sponge(?) to cool faster. Anyone hear of this method before? New to me.

skunk0526 · 10-27-2009, 01:45 PM

still works. Coverted before i bought it. compressor kicks on often, But no leaks....on it's way out maybe?

MrGoodwrenchGM · 11-04-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LXtasy

90 blazer with 4.3 and 250k+ blows cold air. Only problems that I have now and need to fix is that it blows out of the defrost vents and the main a/c vents and I have a Very very very slight leak on the hose from the compressor Other than that. it sure does cool you off when you work all day in the heat though

'88 2.8 193k with same problem: It blows out of the defrost vents but, NOT the driver/passenger vents. Aside from that, takes a while to get cold, but will blow pretty cold. However, I also tend to favor the windows: Free a/c, slightly more power, and better gas mileage.

superten911 · 11-04-2009, 08:56 PM

Mine needs to be recharged but I would have to get it converted now wouldnt I..?

bryant99 · 11-10-2009, 06:56 PM

My 89 did work when I got it.Its needs changed over to the new stuff and it will work again.

View Poll Results: Does it blow cold??
Works	47	59.49%
Doesn't work	32	40.51%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

03-24-2007, 11:30 PM	#1
swearingsailor6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 57 Location: User is: OffLine	Air Conditioning still work?? I just kinda wanna get an idea on who's 1st Gen factory air conditioning works and who's doesn't. I have a 1994 S10 Blazer with 104K miles on it and the air conditioning is ice cold!! It has been cold here alot, but yesterday it was 85 out and used it for the first time since I bought it and it works perfectly!! At first it was kinda sketchy, it would get cold, then warm up, then get cold again, but after about 15 minuits it was blowing ice cold all the time. I think that it was because it hadn't been used in awhile and took awhile to get the freon through the system again.
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03-26-2007, 11:37 PM	#2
nd4spd18 I am sofa king we tod did Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 416 Location: PA User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? I have a 94 Blazer also, with 165k and mine works. I had to charge it with R12 last summer though. I hope it stays working cause I don't think I have much R12 left, and I don't wanna have to convert it.
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03-28-2007, 01:23 AM	#3
neo71665 4x4 v6 blazer Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,002 Location: rison arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Mine is a 87 and was working good last summer but ran outta r-12. I'm either gonna have to convert or just keep rolling with the windows down.
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03-28-2007, 09:35 AM	#4
cyclone e-bod Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 274 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Compressor burned out on my 93 about 3 years ago. Had it converted for about 800 bills....worked one summer, window motors still work better.. My 94 compressor started making noise shortly thereafter...I simply disconnected it.
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03-29-2007, 05:22 AM	#5
rusty shackford Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 82 Location: down in the boon-docks User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? R134 works under higher pressure. I have a 30 lb bottle of r12 in my shop seal still intact plus another bottle about half full.
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03-29-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
jps2345 Go Vols! Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 388 Location: Knoxville,TN User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Mine stopped getting cold, Disconnected the compressor right before the end of last summer. It would constantly kick on to build up pressure.
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04-22-2007, 10:54 PM	#7
shrapnel Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? '85 2.8L, was coverted to R134A before I got my hands on it. I just charged it up this week (it wasn't working when I got it), and blows some nice cold air. I just need to see how long the charge will last.......
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04-22-2007, 11:36 PM	#8
blazin2wd85 Mr. Mopar Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 664 Location: WBL, MN User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? 85 2.8l compressor froze up and all the freon leaked out, then swapped a 350 in place of the 2.8 and didnt bother to fix the ac. then last summer i swapped a non ac heater box on the firewall.
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04-24-2007, 02:02 AM	#9
nd4spd18 I am sofa king we tod did Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 416 Location: PA User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Quote: Originally Posted by rusty shackford R134 works under higher pressure. I have a 30 lb bottle of r12 in my shop seal still intact plus another bottle about half full. Interested in selling some maybe?
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07-08-2009, 09:15 AM	#10
dragonwingblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 32 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? mines an 88 2.8 with 210k miles that was converted to 134a by the previous owner blows ice cold in less than a minute in 90+ degree temps, not that i ever use it in my blazer though, its always windows down in it lol, but i did test it out
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07-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#11
00s104.3 Ellismate FTW!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 767 Location: Nevada User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? When I got my '89 blazer the air didn't work. I never really looked at trying to fix it. For all I know it just needs recharged.
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07-08-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
layinlow88 Certified Auto HVAC Tech Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,473 Location: Camden, AR User is: Online	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Blows ice cold over here...has for around 2 years now I took the time and tried to do as less as possible to get these things to blow cold...so far its working out just fine Last edited by layinlow88 : 07-08-2009 at 05:53 PM.
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07-08-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
LXtasy Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,680 Location: Summerville , SC User is: Online	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? 90 blazer with 4.3 and 250k+ blows cold air. Only problems that I have now and need to fix is that it blows out of the defrost vents and the main a/c vents and I have a Very very very slight leak on the hose from the compressor Other than that. it sure does cool you off when you work all day in the heat though
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07-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#14
Jeramy Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? 91 jimmy 4.3 with 225,000+ miles.blows freezing cold(still r12) when the clutch will stay engaged.need a new compressor clutch
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07-10-2009, 12:07 AM	#15
JRicky WWJRD? Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 173 Location: Delevan, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Funny, my 94 blazer has about 103k.. it was converted to R134 by the previous owner, I charged it once about 5 years ago and it only lasted a few years...but I think I may charge it again this year
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07-16-2009, 01:42 AM	#16
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,846 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? just charged the ac in my subaru shits real cold now Last edited by lee-mill : 07-16-2009 at 01:43 AM.
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07-18-2009, 04:12 PM	#17
BlueS15 not so blue Age: 20 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 285 Location: The deep south User is: Online	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Was thinking of fixing my a/c(89 S15) didnt know if it will blow real cold or not(converted to 134) like the newer cars and does anybody use freeze 12
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07-26-2009, 06:28 PM	#18
Blazerbomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? My 1993 w/200K works good. I had a problem last year where it just acme out of the defrost. Fixed the vacuum line and have had no more problems.
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07-26-2009, 11:50 PM	#19
bobditts banned Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 947 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? mine doesnt work because I ripped everything out. Who needs AC when you have atleast 2 windows?
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07-27-2009, 01:36 PM	#20
jasond A work in progress....... Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 142 Location: Emporia, Ks User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? '89 s10 Blazer, charged with r134a, blows cold, but the clutch is loud.
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08-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#21
s10blazrfreak Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? '91 s10 blazer 169k still works hasnt been recharged
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08-16-2009, 12:18 AM	#22
FarEastDime WWW.CAROLINATRUCKSCENE. Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,251 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Quote: Originally Posted by Blazerbomb My 1993 w/200K works good. I had a problem last year where it just acme out of the defrost. Fixed the vacuum line and have had no more problems. Quote: Originally Posted by s10blazrfreak '91 s10 blazer 169k still works hasnt been recharged Holy shittt both of you had your first post her. how weird.. never seen that before. i voted, but i dont have ac, does that count?
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08-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#23
ShortyzKustomz YAY for Primer! Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 218 Location: Central Va. User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? On my 88 the previous owner disconected everything, but its all there, Im gonna hook it back up. Get some R-12 with off ebay with my EPA card and see what it does
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08-18-2009, 07:23 PM	#24
mrtibbs Registered User Age: 59 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? 1991 Blazer 156,000 AC stills blows cold air I have added one can of R-12 to it since I got the truck in 2000.
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08-21-2009, 10:27 PM	#25
KrenzyRyan SOON 2 B 350 Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 63 Location: Queen Creek, AZ User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Quote: Originally Posted by cyclone Compressor burned out on my 93 about 3 years ago. Had it converted for about 800 bills....worked one summer, window motors still work better.. My 94 compressor started making noise shortly thereafter...I simply disconnected it. What all did they do? New compressor, dryer, nozzle for the new stuff, and the few pounds you need of refrigerant right? edit: voted, still runnin the ole R12
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08-22-2009, 12:07 PM	#26
hoppy45 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? it leaks.
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08-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#27
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 231 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? worked, was young and dumb and removed it in high school... COmpletely removed it...everything. Later down the road, i grew up and put a v8 in it and decided i was going to kill someone if i didnt have ac in my truck when i get off work on a hot day, so i completely put it back in, custom setup mixed with factory stuff. I even run it with the windows down, thats how much i love ac.
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08-22-2009, 02:15 PM	#28
hoppy45 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? how hard was it to put in the custom one?
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08-22-2009, 02:25 PM	#29
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 231 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? ok by custom, i mean i put in a sanden 508 style compressor, made custom mounts that hang the compressor nice and low on the pass side, and made custom lines to run to and from the compressor. The rest is stock.
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08-22-2009, 03:42 PM	#30
hoppy45 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 380 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? oh ok. your blazer looks so good by the way
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08-22-2009, 06:39 PM	#31
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 231 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? Thanks bud!
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08-30-2009, 01:51 AM	#32
"blazedout23" Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? believe this or not i have the orianal system from 86 and still blows ice cold R-12 all day. But it only has 34,k on the whole blazer but i think i need to replace my fan i think leafs might be getting to it
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08-30-2009, 11:53 AM	#33
superbee 12.9, 25mpg by end of yr. Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 231 Location: KANSAS User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? what the hell is an orianal? that sounds dirty.
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08-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#34
"blazedout23" Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Air Conditioning still work?? "original" sorry my bad i type to fast some times.
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