C7 AC Compressor Issue - Help!
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C7 AC Compressor Issue - Help!
My AC compressor for a 2019 Automatic Stingray recently started blowing hot air. The blower motor is perfectly fine and the refrigerant is full with no leaks. I was also told that the relay is working without issue but to do further testing they'll need to remove a bunch of crap from under the hood just to reach the compressor. Apparently the compressor is visually not working. Have any of you guys dealt with a similar issue and if so, do you think the compressor will most likely need to be replaced?
My biggest concern besides getting the AC to work is them messing around with it and not putting everything back properly. Another concern is them having to remove any part of the dash just to access certain "wiring" as the shop tech put it. The car barely has 10k miles on it and the last thing I need to worry about is other problem caused by the shop.
My biggest concern besides getting the AC to work is them messing around with it and not putting everything back properly. Another concern is them having to remove any part of the dash just to access certain "wiring" as the shop tech put it. The car barely has 10k miles on it and the last thing I need to worry about is other problem caused by the shop.
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What's, your choices ? You either let them work on it or u find somebody you trust..... Relax .... its just a Chevrolet.....
Aircompressor failure is common on a C7 and replacing it is easy
Dave
Aircompressor failure is common on a C7 and replacing it is easy
Dave
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See if your dealer has a certified Corvette technician - if not, and you are worried about them doing the job, find another dealer that has experience working on a C7.
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About a month after I took delivery of my new 2015 C7, the a/c did the same thing - not blow cool air.
Took it back to the dealer, was a quick fix as they found an electrical connector was not seated fully on the harness for the compressor. No problems since.
Took it back to the dealer, was a quick fix as they found an electrical connector was not seated fully on the harness for the compressor. No problems since.
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Was back 8 years ago, but I seem to recall it was a quick fix, with about 0.5 hrs charged against the warranty.
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Had a compressor clutch failure on a 15 Z51 and the steering rack had to be pulled to replace it. Dealer was back order but Rock Auto had AC Delco factory plus several aftermarket brands in stock. The AC Delco was about 50%of dealer retail.
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Can you send me the link please? All I’m seeing is the four seasons brand in stock and that one is apparently trash.
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My AC compressor for a 2019 Automatic Stingray recently started blowing hot air. The blower motor is perfectly fine and the refrigerant is full with no leaks. I was also told that the relay is working without issue but to do further testing they'll need to remove a bunch of crap from under the hood just to reach the compressor. Apparently the compressor is visually not working. Have any of you guys dealt with a similar issue and if so, do you think the compressor will most likely need to be replaced?
My biggest concern besides getting the AC to work is them messing around with it and not putting everything back properly. Another concern is them having to remove any part of the dash just to access certain "wiring" as the shop tech put it. The car barely has 10k miles on it and the last thing I need to worry about is other problem caused by the shop.
My biggest concern besides getting the AC to work is them messing around with it and not putting everything back properly. Another concern is them having to remove any part of the dash just to access certain "wiring" as the shop tech put it. The car barely has 10k miles on it and the last thing I need to worry about is other problem caused by the shop.
Certain dash wiring ??…HUH ??…to say the compressor is “visually” not working tells me the relay is NOT working !!…dealership techs are CLUELESS so find a diagnostic shop that can diagnose this accurately…they understand electrical circuits not only on your car but ANY car…is the AC clutch engaged with the AC on ??…do you know what the AC clutch looks like when it’s engaged ??…it takes me 5 minutes to check the AC Clutch relay…all 4 terminals…all that is needed is a 12 volt test light.
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Certain dash wiring ??…HUH ??…to say the compressor is “visually” not working tells me the relay is NOT working !!…dealership techs are CLUELESS so find a diagnostic shop that can diagnose this accurately…they understand electrical circuits not only on your car but ANY car…is the AC clutch engaged with the AC on ??…do you know what the AC clutch looks like when it’s engaged ??
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You can do that too. I prefer checking the source item first, then working backwards. Because if there is a wiring issue, then there would not be signal at the compressor.
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