QUESTION:
2002 Camry le a/c light on dash flashes occasionally and does not cool. Any Suggestions? Checked freon level OK. Heard it may be a relay? Already Tried: checked freon charge
ANSWER:
The light flashes because the compressor speed is not matching the engine speed. This is usually caused by something not turning the magnetic clutch on for […]
Question:
2002 Pontiac Bonneville - manual a/c - compressor clutch does not engage - trying to troubleshoot - where should i start - refrigerant pressure is fine. Already Tried:
swapped a/c clutch relay w/another relay of same part number in fuse box.
Answer:
In the underhood fuse block, you have both the Clutch Relay, and the A/C Clutch Fuse. It […]
QUESTION:
In a 1989 Chevy Beretta where is the air conditioning port to put in coolant?
ANSWER:
I think on this one it is located near the battery and under the air intake box/hose assembly. It is in the thicker of the two a/c lines. So you can follow the thicker line from one end to the other […]
Question:
I have a unit to test a/c refrigerant level/pressure and if it needs more or needs other repairs. I need to locate the low side port of the a/c on a 3.5 liter 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue engine to attach the unit. Can you tell me where it is? Already Tried: Looked under the hood and […]
Air conditioner system is discharged. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by an MVAC certified technician, utilizing approved recovery/recycling equipment. Repair as necessary.
Air conditioner compressor clutch not engaging. Check compressor clutch wiring, electrical connections and compressor clutch, and repair or replace as necessary.
Troubleshooting your Air Conditioning System
Question:
I have a 1996 Buick Regal custom. When the air conditioner is on it blows “mist” through the vents, and when I turn the car off and look under the car, there is no puddle of water under the car from the A.C., whats wrong?
Answer:
The drain vent is clogged up , it is sometimes difficult […]
Question:
Are two separate a/c units in the 1995 Ford Econoline E150 van. This is a custom/conversion. (service advisor at dealership did not know answer)
Answer:
No. There is only one compressor, one Accumulator, but there are 2 evaporators and two blower motors etc. The system all uses the same freon .
Question:
1990 Honda Prelude Air Conditioning Problem- The a/c will work idling for quite a while then when it does quit working the compressor clutch will not engage and the red warning light comes on. I’ve tested and it is not energizing the compressor relays. The fans work, it is full of freon, the compressor clutch is not […]
9) If you do have Power leaving the A/C Clutch Relay and heading to the compressor but not power at the clutch, then replace the wire between the two.
If you have power at the compressor AND IT DOES NOT Click in (engage) then you need to replace the compressor. Refer to step 4
Question:
When the mechanic has tried to charge the ac, he said the compressor clutch would not engage on my 1998 Cadillac Deville 4.6. And the ac would not accept freon, i have tried replacing the Compressor, Evaporator, orifice tube and belt.
Answer:
The clutch has to be turned on manually if he is charging it through the […]
