ac wont work
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ac wont work
Have 01 c5 ac don't work I was thinking it was maybe low so I went to Walmart got a can with a gage put it on there shows its in red won't take any 134a ac compressor won't kick in I even tap on it with a hammer?
I also checked fuse it is good what could be the problem
I also checked fuse it is good what could be the problem
Last edited by stcspiderman; May 2, 2012 at 07:36 PM.
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Time for a new compressor. The good news is, the AC-Delco compressor is Made in China, so you'll be helping their economy.
Those fill-up cans with low side gage are worthless, most time you will over fill the system. Hence the gage in the red.
You may have gotten lucky and the system didn't have a catastrophic failure sending contaminates through the system.
Are you familiar with AC systems? Do you have tools, vacuum pump and a gage set?
You'll want to replace the accumulator too.
Dealer will get you for $1400-1600, and DIY about $600.
Those fill-up cans with low side gage are worthless, most time you will over fill the system. Hence the gage in the red.
You may have gotten lucky and the system didn't have a catastrophic failure sending contaminates through the system.
Are you familiar with AC systems? Do you have tools, vacuum pump and a gage set?
You'll want to replace the accumulator too.
Dealer will get you for $1400-1600, and DIY about $600.
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Time for a new compressor. The good news is, the AC-Delco compressor is Made in China, so you'll be helping their economy.
Those fill-up cans with low side gage are worthless, most time you will over fill the system. Hence the gage in the red.
You may have gotten lucky and the system didn't have a catastrophic failure sending contaminates through the system.
Are you familiar with AC systems? Do you have tools, vacuum pump and a gage set?
You'll want to replace the accumulator too.
Dealer will get you for $1400-1600, and DIY about $600.
Those fill-up cans with low side gage are worthless, most time you will over fill the system. Hence the gage in the red.
You may have gotten lucky and the system didn't have a catastrophic failure sending contaminates through the system.
Are you familiar with AC systems? Do you have tools, vacuum pump and a gage set?
You'll want to replace the accumulator too.
Dealer will get you for $1400-1600, and DIY about $600.
What He said. No a bad DIY if you have a buddy that knows the ropes!
