A/c turns on , car dies ?
08-01-2011, 10:00 PM
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A/c turns on , car dies ? So before I did all this , my car a/c ran , just did not blow cold air , just air itself . I had the idea to recharge it . So today I bought some recharging coolant crap . Followed the directions on the can , well its started to sqeaul as I added the coolant then died . This is with the A/C on full blast .
Now every time I turn the air on it dies and squeals .
Now does this indicate a bad compressor ? or clutch ? Or What
Now every time I turn the air on it dies and squeals .
Now does this indicate a bad compressor ? or clutch ? Or What
08-02-2011, 05:56 AM
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Me either , But I woud think that if the compressor was shot then before I even charged it , it would of done the same thing . IDK though .
08-02-2011, 06:06 AM
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Could be the compressor but it could also be an issue with the PCV system. I recently had an issue with my Taurus where if I would put the AC on the idle rpms would surge and if I gave it gas at the low point it would die. We tried a recharge and it didn't fix it, ended up being that a rubber PCV elbow was getting sucked closed by vacuum and then expanding back out. Replaced that little elbow and now it works again.
08-02-2011, 06:59 AM
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Mine did the exact same thing. Your compressor is shot so you need to buy another compressor. Rock Auto is the way to go if your buying a new one. Cost me about around 550 or so for all new AC parts and then I helped a friend install them for me for free.
08-02-2011, 06:59 AM
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Could be the compressor but it could also be an issue with the PCV system. I recently had an issue with my Taurus where if I would put the AC on the idle rpms would surge and if I gave it gas at the low point it would die. We tried a recharge and it didn't fix it, ended up being that a rubber PCV elbow was getting sucked closed by vacuum and then expanding back out. Replaced that little elbow and now it works again.
08-02-2011, 07:25 AM
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I don't recall any squealing noises from it running. I had my mechanic do the recharge for me so he could take a look at everything, I don't know if it squealed when he did it or not. Not sure if you saw the post above yours or not since it was posted the same time as your reply but he said its the compressor. PCV system is cheaper to look at and get fixed though so I'd start there just in case.
For all the work my mechanic did, initial inspection, AC recharge, secondary inspection, PCV elbow replacement, he charged me like $80-$90 total. Much better than replacing a compressor if that is what it is in your case.
On a side note, visually check belts too if you haven't. Squeal could be belt related.
For all the work my mechanic did, initial inspection, AC recharge, secondary inspection, PCV elbow replacement, he charged me like $80-$90 total. Much better than replacing a compressor if that is what it is in your case.
On a side note, visually check belts too if you haven't. Squeal could be belt related.
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08-02-2011, 10:23 AM
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Not what I really wanted to hear lol . Thanks ! I apprecaite it all !
