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- Thunderbird Year
- 2002
I'm experiencing a/c cooing issues such as inconsistent cooling temperatures from driver to passenger side and lack of cooling overall. I've read as many post on this board as possible about the issue. I only drive my bird 1500 miles/year and half the time its just me in the car. The only time I really need a/c is when my wife is riding with me and it's hot out (July/August). Otherwise, I drive with the top down. Furthermore, when I do use a/c, I don't care about the dual temp function.
The repair most often mentioned is replacing the DCCV valve. I know there are other possibilities for a/c failure that I'll inspect. My question... can I remove the DCCV valve and bypass it? Is the valve necessary to run a/c? I know I would lose dual climate temperature control, but I don't need it. The other benefit would be one less part to fail in the future.
I had a 73 vette and the heater control valve failed allowing constant heat to flow through the heater core. I installed a manual valve that I could cut off in the warm months and open in the cold months to allow heat. I'm wondering if installing a manual cut off valve instead of the DCCV would do the same for the bird. Thoughts?
Jim
The repair most often mentioned is replacing the DCCV valve. I know there are other possibilities for a/c failure that I'll inspect. My question... can I remove the DCCV valve and bypass it? Is the valve necessary to run a/c? I know I would lose dual climate temperature control, but I don't need it. The other benefit would be one less part to fail in the future.
I had a 73 vette and the heater control valve failed allowing constant heat to flow through the heater core. I installed a manual valve that I could cut off in the warm months and open in the cold months to allow heat. I'm wondering if installing a manual cut off valve instead of the DCCV would do the same for the bird. Thoughts?
Jim
