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so, i've realized that after a whole winter of not running my A/C that if i turn it on, its all hot air. I decided 2 try a recharge but that didnt work out so well cuz the compressor isnt turning...
Is the compressor not activating cuz there's no pressure in the lines or cuz it's probably busted? if its not activating cuz of the lack of pressure (0 psi) where do i jump it at so that it'll start and i can recharge it?
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so, i've realized that after a whole winter of not running my A/C that if i turn it on, its all hot air. I decided 2 try a recharge but that didnt work out so well cuz the compressor isnt turning...
Is the compressor not activating cuz there's no pressure in the lines or cuz it's probably busted? if its not activating cuz of the lack of pressure (0 psi) where do i jump it at so that it'll start and i can recharge it?
If it was in freezing weather check the o rings and seals. More than likely something cracked and is now leaking. You can look at the engine and tell wether the compressor is engagin or not.
Originally posted by burtcam
how do you recharge your system, where do you connect the freon cans to.
Buy a recharge kit from the autostore the instructions are on there. All you need to do is attach can with hose to blue port. Open can and fill.
Let's flip a coin. Heads I get tail, Tails I get head.
First thing I'd check is the AC fuse/switch under the hood...that is if you have a 98+. Not sure where the this fuse/switch would be located in older generations.
I recommend AC recharge kits with a gauge so you can see the correct amount of R134a coolant. Wal-Mart has them the cheapest. Actually, I go to Wal Mart for a lot of stuff. Mobil1 is cheapest by like 6 bucks for 5 quarts.
technically its a closed system but the stuff DOES leak out... kinda like a helium baloon.. its under alot of pressure and gradually the gas molecules will leak. It wasnt that cold last summer, and i've had it for 3 years and never recharged it. doubt the original owner charged it...
its a 2000. i lost the cover to one of my fuse boxes (dont ask, i dont know) so i cant tell which one it'd be.
I guess what i'm trying to ask here is this:
When the blower motor on my truck went, i connected a 12V source to the terminals on the motor itself. when it didnt turn on, i knew it was broken. Is that possible with the A/C compressor?
2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water Pump
i connected a 12V source to the terminals on the motor itself. when it didnt turn on, i knew it was broken. Is that possible with the A/C compressor?
Yes you can. Disconnect the clutch electrical connector and apply 12 VDC and a ground to the clutch terminals. the clutch will engage and (if all is ok) the compressor will operate.
WARNING: By doing this you bypass the control system and you run the risk of running the compressor when it shouldnt' be running. Like if there is no pressure in the system, or the pressure is too high. Either way only jump the system for a very...very...very short time!
Also be very careful that you don't get caught up in the belt. The clutch connecter/terminals are really close to the belt and if it grabs you, it good bye finger, arm, life....... (pick one).
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