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Old Jul 17, 2006
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A/c

Hey, i have a question. I own a 1994 Ranger and my truck doesnt have A/C ! its so bad because it gets around 100-105 and humid around here and i really could use it. All i have is the fan blower which is basically hot hair even on cold lol. is there any other way i could possibly go to a junk yard to rip one out ? is it possible?? any input would be great. thanks
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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You can do it. It will take alot of work to swap a/c parts plus i think it uses a new different heater box. Besides the long list of needed parts you would hafta remove the entire dash to get it installed. This probally isnt a weekend kinda project or for the weak of heart modder.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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^ what he said plus......the coolant you would be tinkering with can cause freeze burns you couldnt imagine! So be waaaaayyyy carefull when working with the stuff!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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you could just be out of freeon. Can you click it in and it shows orange light?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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Like others have said..... There is a lot of work involved !!!
These are the major components: AC mount, compressor, hi & low pressure hoses, drier accumulator, evaporator, condensor & mounts, larger radiator, evaporator housing, electrical harness, different climate controls, and assorted small brackets..... Removal of the dashboard and ventilation air box are necessary.....
This installation is best left for an mechanic with Air Conditioning background.

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Old Jul 17, 2006
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Well thanks guys, i might look into it.. have it professionally done you know? because im not mechanically inclined lol. oh well thanks again.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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So does your truck have ac but it just dosent work, or do you not have ac at all? Do you already have a compressor under the hood? If so just take it in to a shop and they can do a diagnosis on it for like 30 bucks.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006
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loranger, i looked in my manual and it says i either have the a/c or a 'fan blower' lol.. pretty rotten deal.. but yeah they can install a a/c for 30 bucks??
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006
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No if you have ac they will hook up to it and tell you what is wrong with it for like 30 bucks. When you open your hood, is there a compressor just above the power steering pump?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006
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loranger i dont have a/c at all, i dont have a button with a/c or anything.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006
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Ok then its gonna cost you big bucks and lots of time to get it. Sorry man....
 
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