Problems with the Air Con compressor

**aowwllan** · 07-03-2009 04:55 AM

Hi guys, just wanna know.

How can you tell the air con compressor sh!t itself?

what are the main visible things you are able to see and figure out?

Anything will help

**OMG.JAI xD** · 07-03-2009 11:39 AM

Usually start hearing noises, like a really bad tappet noise when a/c clutch engages.
That tells you the internals are loose and are on its way out.

On my car its been making this sound for quiet some time. still hasnt let go.

Your a/c clutch can seize too. Either on or off.
So either the a/c never works when its on, or its always on constantly.

If its not cold, you just need a regas.
And some a/c systems wont turn on if the gas pressure is too low. Its used as a safety.

**tiksie** · 07-03-2009 11:43 AM

Signs of Air Conditioning Problems

* Wet carpeting on hot, humid days can indicate a clogged air conditioner drain. When the drain is working correctly you'll see a good amount of water dripping to the pavement under the vehicle after you park.

* A vibration or abnormal noise when the fan is on could indicate debris in the blower fan (mice like to make nests in fans).

* A reduced amount of air coming out the vents, especially if it happens after driving for awhile, might mean the air conditioner's evaporator is freezing up.

* A musty or mildewy odor when the fan is first turned on, or all the time when the system is running, can indicate that mold or mildew is growing in the evaporator box.

You can reduce the buildup of mold and mildew by turning the A/C recirculation switch off when you park the truck. If your vehicle doesn't have a recirculation switch, turn the A/C switch away from the "Max Air" position every time you shut the engine off.

Some vehicles will still develop a musty odor, but many service departments offer an evaporator cleaning procedure to eliminate the smell.

Things to Check Under the Hood
Drive Belt

A drive belt makes the air conditioning compressor turn, and that keeps the cooling refrigerant circulating like it should. If the belt is worn, stretched or cracked it can slip or break -- which stops the compressor. When that happens, circulation stops and the air conditioner quits cooling.

The drive belt and compressor are sometimes hard to find, especially in newer vehicles with covers and components that hide them. The next time you take the vehicle to the shop, ask the technician to show you where the belt and compressor are located.

Air Conditioning Condenser

The air conditioning condenser is located in front of the vehicle's radiator and looks a lot like the radiator. Refrigerant runs through the condenser and air flows across its cooling fins, removing heat from the circulating refrigerant.

If the fins become damaged or plugged up with debris, air flow is restricted, and that means heat isn't removed properly. Restriction can also cause the vehicle to overheat. Check the fins periodically to make sure they are clean and in good condition.

http://trucks.about.com/od/recallsma...nditioning.htm

**MWAKU** · 07-03-2009 04:38 PM

damn, thought it was some hot honda chick driver by the avatar, but then saw the username

**migoreng** · 07-03-2009 06:23 PM

yeah you would probably hear some noise from the compressor when it starts dying..

^ pretty sure there was a pic of his s2k this morning...
:P

**aowwllan** · 07-03-2009 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by MWAKU

damn, thought it was some hot honda chick driver by the avatar, but then saw the username

thats my gf bro. u wan do fight?

thanks for your help guys, i went to the mechanic today, so they can regas is with this green ink mixture, so should figure out the problem in 1 - 2 weeks to see where its leaking, the air con compressor is still working as normal, could be a loose piping the ink should stain the area of the leak.