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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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I have an 05 and after being in the car a while the a/c will become hot.
i just hit the switch and it will take a few min and it will start getting cold again.can any one help
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Compressor's taking a dump. Mine is doing it as well.
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thanks I will hate to see the cost in a Compressor
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thanks I will hate to see the cost in a Compressor
You can find compressors for decent prices at the supporting vendors. Install is what gets you.
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Old Jun 27, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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I had an'05 and at 115,000 miles I had to replace the A/C radiator. Dirt debris completely clogged it up.
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thanks that is about the same mileage
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Are you going to go to the dealership for a second opinion at all? Please keep us updated on what happens with this. I want to make sure it gets fixed.

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Are you going to go to the dealership for a second opinion at all? Please keep us updated on what happens with this. I want to make sure it gets fixed.

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not sure if i will take it to a dealer cause i am out of warranty
there is no good will on things like that are there
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Early '05's had an A/C overfill problem. Too much factory installed 'freon'. Mine would cycle on and off when over 120 degrees. Which is not uncommon here. There was a TSB to remove 0.1 lb as I recall, but you could try to release about 2 pfhhhhts of 'freon' manually yourself and see if the condition improves. It doesn't sound like you've got much to lose anyway.

My compressor started making funny noises about 2 summers ago and was replaced on my extended warranty. About $800 as I recall.
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Early '05's had an A/C overfill problem. Too much factory installed 'freon'. Mine would cycle on and off when over 120 degrees. Which is not uncommon here. There was a TSB to remove 0.1 lb as I recall, but you could try to release about 2 pfhhhhts of 'freon' manually yourself and see if the condition improves. It doesn't sound like you've got much to lose anyway.

My compressor started making funny noises about 2 summers ago and was replaced on my extended warranty. About $800 as I recall.
Technically "Freon" is a manufactures name. However the 05 cars did have a factory refrigerant overcharge which didn't affect my car until the blower was put on 6 months after new. Servicing dealer evacuated and recharged system to correct weight.
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Originally Posted by silverbullet05
not sure if i will take it to a dealer cause i am out of warranty
there is no good will on things like that are there
I understand. Since the dealers have the final say on goodwill and those sorts of policies I can’t promise that they’d cover anything. I apologize.

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