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  1. Philthy348

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    #1 Philthy348, Apr 6, 2006
    Hi I've just bought a 91 left hand drive 348 ts, I know when I bought it that the aircon didnt work, can anybody tell me how I can recharge the gas and also how to get the display to work! it flashes at me a couple of times then goes off.

    Thanks
     
  2. andrewg

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    #2 andrewg, Apr 6, 2006
    Welcome to Ferrarichat.com

    You may want to do a quick search as the 348 aircon control unit problem has happened to quite a few people.
    Any air con bod can recharge the gas.....as long as it has the later system installed otherwise you may need to change a few bits out

    Ps could you please fill out your profile a bit, just your first name and a rough idea where you are would be good :)
     
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    #3 Philthy348, Apr 6, 2006
    Thanks profile all done how do I do the smily thingy?
     
  4. Fan512bbi

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    #4 Fan512bbi, Apr 6, 2006
    :+o =:eek:

    :+) =:)

    :+p =:p

    ;+) = ;)

    :+( =:(

    :+D =:D

    :: with the word mad in between = :mad:

    and as above but confused = :confused:

    rolleyes = :rolleyes:

    Cool = :cool:

    Eek = :eek:
     
  5. Philthy348

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    #5 Philthy348, Apr 6, 2006
    Thanks :) I'll get the hang of this interweb thing soon :rolleyes:
     
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    #6 Andy 308GTB, Apr 6, 2006
    Clarkson & May on Top Gear always use the term 'interweb' - it always makes me smile :)
     
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    #7 Andy 308GTB, Apr 6, 2006
    I was just about to thank Steve for showing how the smileys work - they don't work for me... :0)
     
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    #8 Andy 308GTB, Apr 6, 2006
    see what I mean :rolleyes:
     
  9. andrewg

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    #9 andrewg, Apr 6, 2006
    Not really :D
     
  10. MalcQV

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    #10 MalcQV, Apr 6, 2006
    They do and I too use it. However I think Dawn French may of said it on TV first ;)
     
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    #11 andrewg, Apr 6, 2006
    You mean you dont call it arpanet or darpanet?
     
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    #12 Andy 308GTB, Apr 6, 2006
    Someone's playing games with me :confused:
     
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    #13 andrewg, Apr 6, 2006
    Sorry couldnt resist it ;)
     
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    #14 MalcQV, Apr 6, 2006
    Yes Sir right away Sir :D. Not a military man myself tee hee
     
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    #15 Andy 308GTB, Apr 6, 2006
    I now understand the awesome powers which the title 'Moderator' bestows on an individual :+)
    I am going to wear these smileys smooth, now I know how to use them... - now that one won't work.
     
  16. andrewg

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    #16 andrewg, Apr 6, 2006
    Dont use the plus sign ;)

    So its (remove the extra spaces)

    : D = :D
    : rolleyes : etc etc etc




    ----Sorry Phil for highjacking your thread :D ------------- try taking the CCU out of the dash and cleaning the contacts with electronic contact cleaner (maplin or halfords sell it, but stabilant 22 is the best)
     
  17. Philthy348

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    #17 Philthy348, Apr 7, 2006
    Thanks for the advice, where do I get stabilant from?
     
  18. Bronco Jr

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    #18 Bronco Jr, Apr 7, 2006
    Start by hooking a couple of gauges onto the AC charge ports (friendly garage should help) what you're looking for here is an indication that the system is charged... If you've got pressure say a couple of bar, then you need to look at the control systems.

    Be careful as this falls into black art teritory. Most AC bods can squirt a couple of kilos of R134a into your system but if they have to go trouble shooting it can get expensive very quickly....

    :D
     
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    #20 ernie, Apr 7, 2006
    Now as for recharging the system. The first thing you will need to check is if there are leaks in the system. There is no sence in chraging the system if you have leaks. Then you will need to figure out if you have R12 freon in it or R134. You cannot mix the two so you will need to know what kind you have in the system. This thread from the old site has some very good info in it about R134. http://70.85.40.84/~ferrari/discus/messages/256120/105688.html
     
  21. Gimme Fuel

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    #22 jkuk, Apr 8, 2006
    Mine's dead as well, but I suspect a leak in the system.


    1) when you press the a/c button you should here the compressor clutch cut in. (located o/s bottom front of engine). If it doesn't suspect low pressure.

    2) you can bypass the low pressure switch , (plug is near the drier unit in the pictures above -2nd picture down next to the white bottle) and see if it cuts in.

    Anyway, its always cold in the UK, and on the rare warm days, just take the roof off.
     
  23. Philthy348

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    #23 Philthy348, Apr 10, 2006
    Thanks for all your help guys I took it all apart at the weekend and used some contact cleaner on all the plugs and joints it works a dream now
     
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    #24 ernie, Apr 14, 2006
    Glad to hear you got it sorted out.
     

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