A/C Faulty

[llll1l1ll]

A/C worked great for the four years I've had this car. However, now when I hit the switch for that cool, refreshing air, nothing happens! The switch goes blue, but the compressor does not engage.

Is this a clutch issue or a piece of bad wiring?

Best,

Pete

[jlevie]

It could be that the system is low on refrigerant and the low pressure cut out is disabling the compressor.

[Fleksta]

Mine does this too. The blue light comes on and the electric fan kicks on but the compressor does not engage.

Is there a way to tell if the system is low on refrigerant without taking it to a tech?

[jlevie]

Mine does this too. The blue light comes on and the electric fan kicks on but the compressor does not engage.

Is there a way to tell if the system is low on refrigerant without taking it to a tech?

I suppose you could check the low pressure switch to see if it is disabling the compressor, in any case the car really needs to need to visit a shop for re-charge or repair of the A/C system.

[llll1l1ll]

It could be that the system is low on refrigerant and the low pressure cut out is disabling the compressor.

I can invest in a cheap can of refridgerant real quick to see if re-charging it helps.

Otherwise, there might be a leak!

[jlevie]

Unless the car has been converted to R134a, you won't be able to buy a can of freon much less get it cheaply. And you can't mix R134a and R12.

[llll1l1ll]

No worries, chief. My car's already been converted.