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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:25 pm 
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basically my XG has the usual XG problems...

1) the first 3 speeds for aircon are the same, and only setting 4 has any blowing power.

2) the air isnt cool. since condensor (?) has broken


i dont use the aircon (windows down almost all the time). but i do use the windscreen demister.

my question... is there anyway to remove the aircon stuff (compressor, condensor, lines, etc) but leave the windscreen demister operational?

note: its standard Gli spec aircon. not climate/ghia spec

 

 

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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:54 pm 
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The reason for your fan only working on full is due to the fanspeed resistor being stuffed.

Theres no reason why removing the A/C stuff would effect the operation of the windscreen demister, as long as you do it properly. (ie keep the vacuum lines attached)

 

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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:03 pm 
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better to fix the system than dismantle...
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Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:15 pm 
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You can just leave everything as is, don't use A/C - check out the resistor assy as mentioned.
I'd also suggest fixing the A/C - very effective for demisting.
Windows down on a 35degree plus day is no match for A/C on and windows up.

 

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:27 am 
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I had the A/C fail in my EL, and it was impossible to demist without it. A/C is a brilliant dehumidifier, and used for demisting for that reason.
I know in the EF/L V8 supercars thay had to use a front demister just like the rear demister to clear the screens.

Seeing yours is XD based, it may work without A/C, but there must be some inherant design fault with later cars that you definatly need the A/C for demisting.
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:13 pm 
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just updating... im thinking about attempting this removal this upcoming weekend.

i've had a look and have seen that the compressor runs on a seperate belt so removing it wont affect the timing or anything :) and i can also remove the tensioner too :)

i will be removing the air con radiator, condenser and air con lines (the metal ones)

i will be also removing the air con vents... its gonna be part of a new interior of ute.

also the centre fascia will change.. i wanna remove all the air con related switches EXCEPT for a toggle switch to turn demister on and off (constant speed)

what i need to know is, when you change from "demister to head to feet... etc" is that electronically changed? or does twisting the knobs open and shut aircon tubing ports?
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:19 pm 
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the gli uses vacuum lines

 

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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:22 pm 
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i will be vacuum lines, and im pretty sure you will find its default position is on the windscreen, thus meaning u can disconnect all the vacuum lines and it will go to the screen.
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:24 pm 
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thats awesome. :) thanks for that info :)
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:28 pm 
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Yeah, yellow vaccy hose from memory:
vacuum on: feet
vacuum off: demist

 

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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:59 pm 
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oh sweet. basically the (hopeful) end product will be

toggle switch off = off (derrrr haha)

TS on = demister on (cold air setting and full fans [speed on 4])

so would it be hard to run it via toggle switch?
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