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Hi again,
Just had the aircon regassed on the WB Stato with factory fitted air. Now the aircon is in good working order (according to the aircon mechanic), but it won't blow air out the vents, up to the demister is great, down to the floor is great, but out the vents it's only a trickle. Where would I start to source this fault? I'm guessing it's a vacuum fault??
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Peter
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Gday Peter,
I had a similar problem with my WB Caprice when I got it. Although mine was just more than trickling out, but speed number 4 was about what 2 is normally. I think you'll find that the vent piping to the floor and demister is much smaller so
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Gday Peter,
I had a similar problem with my WB Caprice when I got it. Although mine was just more than trickling out, but speed number 4 was about what 2 is normally. I think youll find that the vent piping to the floor and demister is much smaller so
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Thanks for that, much appreciated, Ill start with the blower and see how it goes!!
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Thanks for that, much appreciated, I'll start with the blower and see how it goes!!
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Hi Peter
The face level air flow in WB Statesmans is different to all other HQ/WB factory a/conds.
They have 2 vacuum diaphragms (not just 1) & their failure rate is quite high. Locate the 2 hoses that go to these 2 diaphragms & suck on them to see |
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Dr Terry,
If one of these vacuum diaphragms fail does it mean that only half the air will get through the vents? When I have the fan speed set to maximum on my WB Caprice, the air flow is moderate, but not as good as it should be.
Do they still make
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Hi peter.
Yes, if 1 fails you get less air flow. But its a bit more complicated than that, because if 1 diaphragm leaks, then the other will be affected as well.
They are no longer available new.
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Hi peter.
Yes, if 1 fails you get less air flow. But it's a bit more complicated than that, because if 1 diaphragm leaks, then the other will be affected as well.
They are no longer available new.
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Thanks Dr Terry,
Do you offer an exchange service or if not let us know where they can be re-built?
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Thanks Rhys and Dr Terry, will need to investigate that one further now armed with that info.
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Thanks Rhys and Dr Terry, will need to investigate that one further now armed with that info.
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Hi Peter, I just thought I'd give you an update as I had some luck today boosting the air flow in my WB Statesman.
The face level (Max/normal/vent) setting also pumps air through the vent on the lower dash panel and glove box. I capped the two round ou
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Hi Peter, I just thought Id give you an update as I had some luck today boosting the air flow in my WB Statesman.
The face level (Max/normal/vent) setting also pumps air through the vent on the lower dash panel and glove box. I capped the two round out
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there is actually 3 diaphrams on wb statesmans...2 smaller type which are the same as hq to hz and 1 larger type which is unique to the wb statesman and is usually the problem child for air flow as it opens the main vents..
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That would be my problem, wouldnt have any in stock would you? Cheers Peter
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That would be my problem, wouldn't have any in stock would you? Cheers Peter
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always a possibility but at this time of the year im only open on saturdays till feb..will write it in my book and have a look next time im there..
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oops...i got it back to front..2 larger type and 1 smaller..must be too much relaxing while on holiday.
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Thanks for that, will hear from you.
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Peter
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