Air Conditioning Not Working

[arron]

hey guys... this is actually my dad's toyota avalon that has the problem atm... any help will be sweet!

My dad's car had a minor accident and we got new a/c line, a re-gas, radiator and front bar installed... the problem is that the a/c doesn't actually work..

When we turn the a/c on, it doesn't get cold/hot... it's as if the a/c button wasn't pressed.. just warm or cool air...

how would i go about fixing this problem? is there some sort of switch or sumthing that wasn't fixed? any ideas?

[Kiz_EG6]

hey guys... this is actually my dad's toyota avalon that has the problem atm... any help will be sweet!

My dad's car had a minor accident and we got new a/c line, a re-gas, radiator and front bar installed... the problem is that the a/c doesn't actually work..

When we turn the a/c on, it doesn't get cold/hot... it's as if the a/c button wasn't pressed.. just warm or cool air...

how would i go about fixing this problem? is there some sort of switch or sumthing that wasn't fixed? any ideas?

I would be taking it straight back to the repairer, either the gas has leaked out of poorly sealed lines, or the condensor is damaged, could be any number of things!

[Sir_vtec]

there is definitely a gas leak somewhere along the pipes. check for a hissing sound along the pipe.

if this is the case u ll need to get it re-gased again.

[destrukshn]

check that it's plugged in?
lol

[arron]

check that it's plugged in?
lol

and where would this plug be located? lol

[destrukshn]

ont he compressor.

[arron]

will have a look now... hehe

and sorry but im a complete noob... a brief description of the compressor? thanks

[destrukshn]

ums.. follow the ac lines to the belt side of the car, those lines should go to a unit, that unit will have a belt on it.
that;s the compressor.

[arron]

nope.. it was all plugged in.. hmm

looks like a gas leak or sumthing.. ergh... hahha thanks everyone who suggested gas leak..
ghey...

thanks destrukshn..

[Kiz_EG6]

there is definitely a gas leak somewhere along the pipes. check for a hissing sound along the pipe.

if this is the case u ll need to get it re-gased again.


Dude all the gas would be long gone by now, i don't think it would be still hissing!!

[Sir_vtec]

Dude all the gas would be long gone by now, i don't think it would be still hissing!!

no. when mine was leaking, it was leaking for a few weeks. still hissing!`yeh no joke mate!

[SHIFTY]

a/c gas will **** u up... lol.. can give u cancer and shit.

take it 2 who ever fixed the car up... lol, whats the point of paying for a incomplete job!

u wouldnt have much chance finding the leak... u need special goggles 2 see where the gas has leeked ect...

so basicly.. take it back 2 who ever did not complete there job or a a/c specialest..

goodluck :)

[shadou]

you don't need special googles if it's a dyed gas, but you will need a special lensed torch. Looks cool if anyones seen it reminds me of predator blood :p

[SHIFTY]

i do it at work... Lol.. im pritty sure i u need the goggles...

but yer u will need the uv light and the goggles... u gota be stupid not 2 use the goggles as the light can permanently damage your eyes.... plus the goggles make it easier 2 see the a/c gas

[shadou]

dam I want those googles now, do they look cool? I only play around with the cheap light and no I haven't looked into it yet :p

[SHIFTY]

they just look like eye protective goggles :P

hehehe, but yellow :P

im sure they meant 2 come with the kit for the uv light...

[shadou]

obviously my employer forgot to mention the hazards whilst using the light :p I'll look around for it tomorrow.

[arron]

hmm..

no gas in the lines.. am getting it fixed up by a a/c specialist as the original repairer is in victoria, while im in sydney.. will have to claim it on insurance...