the ones i did could be completely collasped. i'm not saying you did anything wrong but i would double check that the diaphragm sealed the pod. it is possible to close the pod without getting it to seal all the way around. also i'd check to make sure the inner spring isn't caught sideways. and 1 last thing is to check that the diaphragm if it had the center hole that it was pulled down completely to seal the plastic piece. the solid diaphragm the one you had to cut away the old diaphragm did you get all the material out and the new pc seated just right. did you have a vacuum gun to test it before you installed them. you got to check to be sure they can hold vacuum.

another thing is the vac system itself. did you check all the fittings involved for your climate control.

and prior to installing all the junk you removed did you test the acc unit.

i think the diaphragm repair is ok. on the double units you got to be careful to keep both sides in place. and i am only asking are you sure you didn't damage the plastic pod itself. the pod popper tool is hard to get enough compression so i modified mine by attaching the wire to a pair of pliers.

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