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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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So what are the many things that can go wrong and if I were to buy all the parts what would I be buying? So I have them all so the system is like new.
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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Lots! Just buy a new car? Seriously, you have a belt, compressor, hoses, actuators, head unit... somebody will probably post an amazing full schematic. Seems like a lot of work as opposed to finding and fixing what's wrong.

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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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I've got a compressor leak,it's a slow one so for now I'm just refilling every couple months.but had a reputable shop look at it, said too replace everything that would be$960.00
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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so....a little more on the ac not working....is it blowing air when on...just not hot air? If that is the case....I would buy a little a/c charge kit from autozone or that type store. It is a bottle of a/c charge w hose and guage....you can fill on your own and see if it holds the charge. If not....may have to take it to a shop and do a dye test. If the air isn't even blowing....then have to look another direction like compressor etc.
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Try cheap fixes first. Look I to getting an air temp module. The old one may be kaput. Easy install.
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DARRYLZO6
Try cheap fixes first. Look I to getting an air temp module. The old one may be kaput. Easy install.
What air temp module?
The car only blows hot air in, summer time... it sucks... Weve had 40celsius weather lately, and the car being black with leather interior pretty much sucks lol
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