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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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i just put my belt back on my ac condenser and i tryed to turn it on and it doesnt blow cold air.it blew very cold during the winter and there isnt a freiant(sp) leak.could it be because my ac fan is not coming up,or because the brown box(ground?) on the fan plug is not mounted to anything?

The climate control works and indicates that ac is on but it doesnt feel like its kicking in,the rpms dont change at all when i push the ac button.

any advice is appreciated
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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it may be froze and the compressor clutch is not engaging and thats why your not feeling the rpm change, you might need a new compressor.if there is no leaks in the condensor or the lines, and your getting power to the compressor plug, you might need a new one.
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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well i went to refill it and well its empty,which is strange
Old May 31, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I have heard a compressor can go bad from not being hooked up.....IDK if that holds true. I say have you freon checked....probably needs a refill.

FYI...No or Low freon will keep the comp from kicking on.
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haha....thought so.
Old May 31, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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haha....well a/c's arent air tight, they leak over time.and even worse when there not used cause of the constant pressure in the lines, when you use the a/c it at least circulates, when was the last time you used the a/c ?. fill her on up...hopefully it works.
Old May 31, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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try taking a long screw driver or pry bar and tapping the ac compresser clutch if its not spinning (while the ac is on)sometimes they just lock up
Old May 31, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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go to the autol parts store and get a refill can...follow the directions...have motor running...a/c on...and fill her up. it should kick right on. my integra did it to me all the time
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well its still r-12 i went to get it checked today and they said i had a pinch in one of my lines so im either going to pull it all out or put it all back in,im un sure yet but it was used about 2-3 months ago and is now completely empty
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Default Re: ac not working?

Originally Posted by MORE IMPATIENT
haha....well a/c's arent air tight, they leak over time.and even worse when there not used cause of the constant pressure in the lines, when you use the a/c it at least circulates, when was the last time you used the a/c ?. fill her on up...hopefully it works.
Yes they are...atleast they're designed to be. A/C is a closed system, that's why theres all sorts of o rings.



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