A/C compressor

ANSWER : Hi there. Since you just replaced the compressor, it may be that the AC system is overcharged making the compressor hard to turn. It is also possible the new compressor itself is defective.The best advice we can offer here is to have one of our professional mobile mechanics come to your location and complete an AC is not working inspection. This will allow them to inspect your vehicle and determine what exactly is causing this noise and then recommend a repair that should resolve the issue. Since there are multiple possible sources, providing you a good estimate for repairing this issue would be very difficult.

ANSWER : The answer to this question would depend on your personal situation. Depending on how much you like the vehicle, any other problems that it may have, as well as the financial aspect of purchasing a new vehicle. All of these things would need to be taken into consideration before making a decision.

I would weigh out the cost of the A/C repair and how much your vehicle is worth compared to the price of another vehicle that you may be considering. It may make more sense financially to fix the A/C and keep the vehicle that you currently have.

It is also important to note that your vehicle has less than average mileage for the year and would be considered a low mileage vehicle. Taking this into consideration you will likely be able to get many more miles out of the vehicle that you currently own.

If you decide to fix the car your currently have, consider YourMechanic, as a mobile technician can come to your home to replace your AC compressor and door lock actuator at your own convenience.

ANSWER : The compressor clutch relay on these vehicles are a known cause of sticking on the compressor clutch and overheating the A/C compressor clutch coil. Replace the A/C relay to see if it cures the clutch going bad the next time you do a compressor clutch replacement, or replace it now if you have just replaced the clutch.

ANSWER : It sounds like you have more problems than a compressor. Did you flush out the A/C system, replace the orfice tube, replace the accumulator, add oil before replacing the compressor, and then evacuate and recharge the system? If this was not done then you should do so the next time if you want the system to last. The compressor may stay on if you have a stuck A/C relay keeping the compressor engaged. An experienced mechanic would have noticed this as soon as it was started by watching the system’s gauges. If you’d like to get this fixed, feel free to contact a qualified technician who can diagnose your A/C problem and fix it accordingly.

ANSWER : Hi there. It sounds like you may have one or two concerns here. Does the AC indicator light up when you turn it on? If so, this means that the command for AC is active. If the light flashes, this means the module is telling us that the compressor is not turning. If the light does not turn on, there may be no signal to the clutch. The system does not hold much oil and you may not have seen much come out of the compressor. Inspect any oil that has come out for metal specks or a greyish color; this would indicate compressor failure and now there is metal throughout the system. I strongly suggest having a qualified technician inspect the system, both mechanically and electrically to determine the root cause/causes of your concern. Your Mechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with an ac system inspection and provide an estimate and direction of repair.

ANSWER : Hi there. Thanks for clarifying this. To be honest, it’s hard to tell for certain why this is happening. If you just replaced the compressor itself, but didn’t replace the supporting hardware included in a AC compressor kit (such as the pulley, mounts and o-rings and such), it’s possible that this is the source of your leak. Again, without being there to physically look and inspect the issue onsite, it’s really hard to tell. Hope you can find out why this is happening.

ANSWER : This is a sign of a faulty coolant fan relay switch. When this is not working properly, this can cause the fans to come on intermittently, or sometimes stay on all the time or not come on at all. When they do not come on at the right temperatures, this will cause the overheating as you describe. A certified YourMechanic technician can come to your location to perform a Car is overheating Inspection on your vehicle and help you diagnose and repair this issue.

ANSWER : The AC compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant in your air conditioning system. By compressing the refrigerant it increases the pressure that is in the air conditioning lines. When the pressure is increased there is more room for the pressure to decrease. A decrease from high pressure to low pressure will also cause a decrease in temperature. This is how the air-conditioning system works. If you need help with this issue, consider YourMechanic, as one of our mobile technicians can diagnose your A/C firsthand and help you fix it accordingly.