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Old 06-03-2022, 01:08 AM
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Default Broken POA Valve?

I've been reassembling my A/C evaporator, expansion valve and POA and figured I'd adjust the POA for 134a. I wanted to get a bearing on where it was set at first so I set it up to test.

I hooked up the low side gauge to the POA and ran compressed air through the expansion valve into the condenser to build up pressure. I was expecting it to build up to 30" or so, but instead I almost immediately heard a big pop from the POA valve. Now it won't hold any pressure and blows right through (showing 12-15" on the gauge).

The system worked reasonably well before I took it apart. I'm assuming that the POA is toast now? Is there any way to repair it?

If I need to replace it, has anyone used one of these OEM-looking POA eliminator kits that make the compressor cycle?

https://www.originalair.com/15-52-ac...iminator-valve

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