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thats sounds about right
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snack_machine
on November 30, 2004 at 6:18 AM
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Ok, hopefully you guys don't think im crazy but....
posted by spdracer300z
on November 30, 2004 at 06:10 AM
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I know that with older cars i.e. muscle cars they would run them with the econ on high blast to keep the engine cool, I dont see why that wouldnt still apply
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Ok, hopefully you guys don't think im crazy but....
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spdracer300z
06:10:34 11/30/04
thats sounds about right -
snack_machine
06:18:32 11/30/04
In general, when you run the heater at its highest setting
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Dave N
07:20:03 11/30/04
everything is clean, nothing blocking (n/m)
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spdracer300z
07:30:22 11/30/04
There could be some internal blockage within the cooling
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Dave N
08:08:13 11/30/04
the stock gauge temp drops
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spdracer300z
11:03:39 11/30/04
it does help cool the engine
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komplexZ(Orlando)
07:29:02 11/30/04
2nd. Frickin' Jeep closed cooling system
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Technomancer
10:03:00 11/30/04
you talkin bout the renix with the high pressure res bottle?
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Zluster
11:15:32 11/30/04
Not until 1993 did they ditch it. I have an '87 (n/m)
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Technomancer
13:21:11 11/30/04
umm....93?
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Zluster
16:44:18 11/30/04
I just checked and you are correct
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Technomancer
09:37:03 12/01/04
same thing on mine, but when the A/C is on the RPM seems to
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Max865(ATL)
08:25:38 11/30/04
Yes, there is a fast idle control device (FICD) that raises
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Dave N
08:53:55 11/30/04
To answer your question in dyno terms. I accidently dynoed
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PiotrC70
08:58:23 11/30/04
Was that because the 'defrost' selection caused the
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slowjohn
09:24:17 11/30/04
Yes, the AC compressor comes on when defrost is set
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Technomancer
10:04:56 11/30/04
Dont our cars have some feature that slow or stops the
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ENVYMYZ
12:20:25 11/30/04
no. The subaru WRX does, but not our cars
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Technomancer
13:20:47 11/30/04
I cannot document it, but I'd almost swear TomB over in
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Guapo
14:48:23 11/30/04
I have nothing on Tom, but if you try the experiement
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Technomancer
15:53:56 11/30/04
my freon is out :-/ (n/m)
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Guapo
16:01:00 11/30/04
Too cold in Chicago for me to double-check :-/ x2 (n/m)
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Technomancer
16:41:35 11/30/04
This is where I got my information from as well. (n/m)
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ENVYMYZ
19:34:41 11/30/04
I know the classic (91-94) Sentra SE-R's have that feature. (n/m)
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Crim
14:44:57 11/30/04
Its because "econ" turns off the AC when switched on
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TwinTurboPoweredZ
11:23:25 11/30/04
THIS is the type of post that should be posted over and over
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DougG
11:50:04 11/30/04
Hold Auto and Off for 6 seconds to get the ambient temp.
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ENVYMYZ
12:22:32 11/30/04
The procedures are in the Tech page. The ambient temp is
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Sk8rlee
12:29:22 11/30/04
My ambient temp is in F, not C (n/m)
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Technomancer
13:22:26 11/30/04
Thanks for all the info guys! I checking out that link now. (n/m)
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DougG
14:33:15 11/30/04
The AC kicks in when not in "econ" mode to keep the seals
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jkperformance
12:25:51 11/30/04
Yeah but if yer freezing to death i think its a bit of
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TwinTurboPoweredZ
15:36:41 11/30/04
No, the blend door keeps the condenser isolated (or at least
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jkperformance
15:49:07 11/30/04
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