Mine does the same thing -- I think it is just blocked somehow (I never got
around to investigating it). However, it should be noted that my 134
conversion REALLY DOES work! As such, I've never missed those side vents.

Cheers,
MJS

At 02:18 PM 5/1/00 EDT, Scott Davis wrote:
>Hello listees-
>
>I just had my '88 Westy's A/C system repaired and converted to 134a (NOT a
>cheap fix!). The mechanic pissed and moaned about having had to remove the
>rear cabinet and how much of a hassle it was to deal with...(umm, what did I
>just pay you through the nose for??).
>On the drive home I thought- gee, I'm really not feeling that arctic blast on
>the back of my neck like I thought I would...hmm. Well, there is nothing
>coming out of the side vents that run above the sliding door. The vents above
>the back seat are working fine. Are the side vents supposed to carry A/C to
>the front of the cab, or is this only for heating? Maybe something is plugged
>or a hose not connected?
>I can't wait to take this back and have it reworked:((
>
>Thanks for advice...
>Candis

Michael J. Sullivan
Marshfield Hills, MA
Central America 2001 or bust!

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'86 VW Syncro Doublecab "Claude"
'96 VW Passat TDi "Teddi" (46mpg)

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