General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

2002 camaro AC issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 4, 2013 | 02:44 PM
  #1  
2002camaro-ss's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default 2002 camaro AC issues

I have a 2002 camaro SS with about 110,000 miles. The AC has quit blowing cold air. My compressor and clutch seem to be working. I tried to re-charge the system, but I coud not get it to take any freon. Seems like it may have been fully charged? The air is blowing out the proper vents, just hot.

Any advice?

Thank you.
Reply
Old May 4, 2013 | 03:00 PM
  #2  
bigken's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 276
Likes: 1
From: springhill florida
Default

The compressor is probably bad and has spit metal filings thought your system. That's what happened to mine, when I pulled the orifice tube it was filled with metal shavings. If that's the case with yours I would also replace the condenser as well as the compressor and evorator.
Reply
Old May 5, 2013 | 03:52 PM
  #3  
01WS6/tamu's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,121
Likes: 74
From: somewhere in TX
Default

More than likely if you put a set of gauges on it you will see the high side and low side pressures equal. Meaning it has blown valves or a broke crank and it's not pumping.
I would verify then get a new compressor, drier, condenser, and orifice tube and get all new gm parts do not waste your time or money on rebuilt or parts house junk.
Reply
Old May 5, 2013 | 05:46 PM
  #4  
Dangro83's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

Ha at least you don't pay for a recharge, then the next morning u find all of is on the floor!
Reply
Old May 6, 2013 | 08:45 AM
  #5  
FiredUpZ28's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,285
Likes: 1
From: Elgin, Il
Default

Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
More than likely if you put a set of gauges on it you will see the high side and low side pressures equal. Meaning it has blown valves or a broke crank and it's not pumping.
I would verify then get a new compressor, drier, condenser, and orifice tube and get all new gm parts do not waste your time or money on rebuilt or parts house junk.
^^ Other than adding possible refrigerant contamination, (which causes poor a/c performance, not equal pressure readings) I completely agree.
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2013 | 12:09 PM
  #6  
2002camaro-ss's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
More than likely if you put a set of gauges on it you will see the high side and low side pressures equal. Meaning it has blown valves or a broke crank and it's not pumping.
I would verify then get a new compressor, drier, condenser, and orifice tube and get all new gm parts do not waste your time or money on rebuilt or parts house junk.
I put a set of gauges on this morning. 90 on the low, 100 on the high. When I get my new compressor , drier, condenser, and orifice tube, what should my readings be? Thank you for all your input.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 02:03 PM
  #7  
Homeless2bNY's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Upstate, NY
Default

Originally Posted by 2002camaro-ss
I put a set of gauges on this morning. 90 on the low, 100 on the high. When I get my new compressor , drier, condenser, and orifice tube, what should my readings be? Thank you for all your input.
it depends on the air temp

but 35-50 on the LOW side
and 155-250 on the High side

that is a rough idea.

but take it to a shop to put a vacuum on it
and charge it for you.

DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF!
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:01 PM
  #8  
01WS6/tamu's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (37)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,121
Likes: 74
From: somewhere in TX
Default

weigh in the charge also these cars are sensitive to overcharging and it will cause poor cooling performance.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:32 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE