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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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99 Vert - will not hold charge. I am thinking worst case = new compressor = about $1K installed. Would this be correct? Any less expensive causes I can hope for?
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Have an A/C shop check for leaks before you buy a new compressor..
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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Ouch, no AC in NC, not good. Hope you find the problem and get it fixed soon.
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I have a '98 and it started blowing warmer air a couple years ago. Took it to a shop I trust and they put some leak detection in it. Found out the compressor is leaking a bit at the seams which is a common issue with them. I'm just recharging it until it won't hold for more then a year and then I'll replace it myself. Yours might be a fill port leaking as well. Could be something easier then the compressor.
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I agree, get it tested first by someone you trust.
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