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Ole Blue 68 · 08-17-2005, 04:43 PM

1) I was driving last night and noticed a small red rectangle shaped light inside the Speedo (towards the top). I don't have an owner's manual so I'm not sure what it is. Can anyone help?

2) The truck has factory air but it doesn't blow very cold. Do you think it's most likely the compressor or something else? It's a remanufactured compressor but the belts are new and it runs quiet (no ticking noises or otherwise).

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-17-2005, 04:46 PM

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

1. High beam indicator ? Pic of dash ?

2. A/C is not my forte, needs recharging ?

3. We LUV newbies, how about pic's of your ride

thecatseye66 · 08-17-2005, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the board!

motocrosschump · 08-17-2005, 05:29 PM

Speedo Warning ?

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2005, 05:31 PM

that is the high beam indicator. Some were round, some were rectangle.

Your A/C, if it is blowing cool-ish, you probably need charged up a bit.

68gmcdually · 08-17-2005, 05:32 PM

Welcome, you will really like it here.

1) I would also say that is the high beam indicator.

2) If the compressor is short cycling and you are getting not so cold air you are probably low on refrigerant. If the compressor is running normally it could be something obsructing the ducts.

Bad Dog · 08-17-2005, 05:34 PM

As I have read you recieved very accurate and timely responses to your questions.. welcome to the board.

tomatocity · 08-17-2005, 05:35 PM

Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA. You will discover members of this board (me included) like to see pictures of the items in question. Pictures of your new truck would be nice so you can show it off

chevyboy55 · 08-17-2005, 07:28 PM

Welcome to the board. If you ever want to know anything about your truck just ask, whatever you want to know someone here will know. This place is a great resource.

Ole Blue 68 · 08-17-2005, 09:16 PM

Wow! Thanks for the greetings and advice.

1) I just checked it out and it's the high beam indicator. I keep putting my foot on it when I'm driving since I'm still getting used to the truck.

2) I'm glad to hear other folks think it might just need a shot of refrigerant as opposed to the compressor. Has anyone tried these R12 substitutes (Freeze 12, etc.)? Any good or should I buck up and try and get a hold of the real deal?

Oh and yes, I'll have some pics to follow.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2005, 09:20 PM

freeze 12 is like 90% 194A. We normally just dump 194A on top of the R12 at work. It isn't recomended, but we have yet to have one come back complaining.
I have been told (with no documentation or other proof) that Du Pont essentually created the scare to keep ppl buying there product (freeze12) once there original prduct was outlawed (R12).
Again...only what I have heard through the industry.
And with the other things I have heard about DuPont, I believe it myself.

08-17-2005, 04:43 PM	#1
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	2 Questions from Proud New Owner 1) I was driving last night and noticed a small red rectangle shaped light inside the Speedo (towards the top). I don't have an owner's manual so I'm not sure what it is. Can anyone help? 2) The truck has factory air but it doesn't blow very cold. Do you think it's most likely the compressor or something else? It's a remanufactured compressor but the belts are new and it runs quiet (no ticking noises or otherwise).

08-17-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C 1. High beam indicator ? Pic of dash ? 2. A/C is not my forte, needs recharging ? 3. We LUV newbies, how about pic's of your ride __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-17-2005 at 04:47 PM.

08-17-2005, 05:08 PM	#3
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08-17-2005, 05:29 PM	#4
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08-17-2005, 05:32 PM	#6
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Welcome, you will really like it here. 1) I would also say that is the high beam indicator. 2) If the compressor is short cycling and you are getting not so cold air you are probably low on refrigerant. If the compressor is running normally it could be something obsructing the ducts. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

08-17-2005, 05:31 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	that is the high beam indicator. Some were round, some were rectangle. Your A/C, if it is blowing cool-ish, you probably need charged up a bit.

08-17-2005, 05:34 PM	#7
Bad Dog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 48	Another newbie...congrats ! As I have read you recieved very accurate and timely responses to your questions.. welcome to the board.

08-17-2005, 05:35 PM	#8
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA. You will discover members of this board (me included) like to see pictures of the items in question. Pictures of your new truck would be nice so you can show it off __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-17-2005, 07:28 PM	#9
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Welcome to the board. If you ever want to know anything about your truck just ask, whatever you want to know someone here will know. This place is a great resource.

08-17-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Wow! Thanks for the greetings and advice. 1) I just checked it out and it's the high beam indicator. I keep putting my foot on it when I'm driving since I'm still getting used to the truck. 2) I'm glad to hear other folks think it might just need a shot of refrigerant as opposed to the compressor. Has anyone tried these R12 substitutes (Freeze 12, etc.)? Any good or should I buck up and try and get a hold of the real deal? Oh and yes, I'll have some pics to follow.

08-17-2005, 09:20 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	freeze 12 is like 90% 194A. We normally just dump 194A on top of the R12 at work. It isn't recomended, but we have yet to have one come back complaining. I have been told (with no documentation or other proof) that Du Pont essentually created the scare to keep ppl buying there product (freeze12) once there original prduct was outlawed (R12). Again...only what I have heard through the industry. And with the other things I have heard about DuPont, I believe it myself.



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