A/C Issues
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Racer
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A/C Issues
A/c went out in my car over the weekend. Before it went out it was making a rattling sound that seemed to be coming from the compressor. Any chance I got lucky and this was just my belt, and not my compressor?
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Rattling sounds like bearings you might have to pay up. Mileage?
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Even if the A/C was blowing cold prior to quitting, it is indeed possible that the compressor failed. More likely is the failure of the A/C clutch, but neither of these things is certain. Compressors generally fail catastrophically and often can seize up when they do, either throwing a belt or causing a LOT of other noise you'd most certainly hear. I'd have things checked out by a reputable shop to be sure.
Steve
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From: Twain Harte CA
If it's just the clutch, things shouldn't be too bad (about $120 through places like Rock Auto). If you're able to do some of the work yourself, the compressor kit (includes expansion valve, condensor, and o-rings) runs about $350 - $475, depending on manufacturer. Also, you'd want to replace the receiver-dryer; when a compressor grenades itself, it generally puts metal bits all through the system. Hope this info helps.
Steve
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Even if the A/C was blowing cold prior to quitting, it is indeed possible that the compressor failed. More likely is the failure of the A/C clutch, but neither of these things is certain. Compressors generally fail catastrophically and often can seize up when they do, either throwing a belt or causing a LOT of other noise you'd most certainly hear. I'd have things checked out by a reputable shop to be sure.
Steve
Steve
Then I had one that ran low on refringent and failed too.
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I paid around 1300 for my C5 can't remember the exact amount but it included the whole kit condenser etc. They also replaced the waterpump since it was all apart.