Problem with Air conditioning? Not getting Cold
08-03-2007, 05:24 PM
#12
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Hoa,Aug 3 2007, 06:13 PM
the fan that blows the ac condenser may not be working and cause it to be warm when you are at a stand still...
08-03-2007, 05:25 PM
#13
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Hoa,Aug 3 2007, 06:13 PM
the fan that blows the ac condenser may not be working and cause it to be warm when you are at a stand still...
08-03-2007, 06:38 PM
#14
Registered User
the thing is freon don't get used up like gasoline, if you need a charge the question is why did you need a charge in the first place.
the system will not engage if the pressure is too low or high, but if some how you manage to outsmart the fail safe then you can destroy the compressor by over charging it.
people that does Ac work has liscense and they are most likely to be ASE certified, it's not just adding freon and that's it.
if you mess with the system, you might need to start all over by vaccumming all the stuff in the system, remember when you let the R134a out, the line is still having air in it.
it could be a .34 dollar rubber gasket is worn, or a bend line in the a/c which cost next to nothing or it could be the compressor which runs you about 250-/+
the system will not engage if the pressure is too low or high, but if some how you manage to outsmart the fail safe then you can destroy the compressor by over charging it.
people that does Ac work has liscense and they are most likely to be ASE certified, it's not just adding freon and that's it.
if you mess with the system, you might need to start all over by vaccumming all the stuff in the system, remember when you let the R134a out, the line is still having air in it.
it could be a .34 dollar rubber gasket is worn, or a bend line in the a/c which cost next to nothing or it could be the compressor which runs you about 250-/+
08-03-2007, 06:50 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by iam7head,Aug 3 2007, 07:38 PM
the thing is freon don't get used up like gasoline, if you need a charge the question is why did you need a charge in the first place.
the system will not engage if the pressure is too low or high, but if some how you manage to outsmart the fail safe then you can destroy the compressor by over charging it.
people that does Ac work has liscense and they are most likely to be ASE certified, it's not just adding freon and that's it.
if you mess with the system, you might need to start all over by vaccumming all the stuff in the system, remember when you let the R134a out, the line is still having air in it.
it could be a .34 dollar rubber gasket is worn, or a bend line in the a/c which cost next to nothing or it could be the compressor which runs you about 250-/+
the system will not engage if the pressure is too low or high, but if some how you manage to outsmart the fail safe then you can destroy the compressor by over charging it.
people that does Ac work has liscense and they are most likely to be ASE certified, it's not just adding freon and that's it.
if you mess with the system, you might need to start all over by vaccumming all the stuff in the system, remember when you let the R134a out, the line is still having air in it.
it could be a .34 dollar rubber gasket is worn, or a bend line in the a/c which cost next to nothing or it could be the compressor which runs you about 250-/+
08-03-2007, 06:59 PM
#17
Registered User
Originally Posted by superfly092886,Aug 3 2007, 06:50 PM
hmm damn ok taking 2 shop next weekend
believe it or not, everyone are not trying to give you a hard time for a simple question.
08-03-2007, 07:11 PM
#18
Thread Starter
yea i kno i jus wanted an estimation and what might b wrong now i kno and i kno i cant fix it so thanks guys big help from what i think it doesnt sound like a big prob i just hope its not a $300+ issue with labor and everything said and done
08-03-2007, 07:20 PM
#19
Former Moderator
Most shops charge 100-130$ to recharge a system and troubleshoot any leaks. Then they give you an estimate for repairs.
They only thing we can tell you is that you need to take it to a professional, who can give you an estimate. Otherwise it's a Guess-timate.
It could be fixed for 100$, it could be 1K$ You don't know until they look at your car.
They only thing we can tell you is that you need to take it to a professional, who can give you an estimate. Otherwise it's a Guess-timate.
It could be fixed for 100$, it could be 1K$ You don't know until they look at your car.
08-04-2007, 02:54 AM
#20
Registered User
Compressors and evaporators are expensive, around $300-500 each would be my guess for a new part. Like Slows2k said, you won't know what's involved in repairing your car until it is inspected and the A/C system diagnosed.
I do most of my own work on cars, doing simple mainenance like fluid changes all the way to motor and transission replacement. When I have problems with A/C systems, I have to take the car to the shop because I lack the special tools necessary to diagnose the problem, so don't feel to bad.
I do most of my own work on cars, doing simple mainenance like fluid changes all the way to motor and transission replacement. When I have problems with A/C systems, I have to take the car to the shop because I lack the special tools necessary to diagnose the problem, so don't feel to bad.