Air conditioner woes
Air conditioner woes
I just went to recharge my A/C a little bit ago, and the stupid compressor isn't kicking in. I turned it on full blast and hooked up my little charging thing to low pressure side and I guess it filled that side up but the compressor wasn't doing anything.
I am pretty certain the compressor is good since its only a year old, so I'm guessing that its something vacuum or electrical related. So if anybody has any suggestions, they're much appreciated because the 103*F summer heat is here (although its supposed to cool off this week) and I would really really really like to have air conditioning again
(06-03-2012, 06:09 PM)sassparilla_kid I just went to recharge my A/C a little bit ago, and the stupid compressor isn't kicking in. I turned it on full blast and hooked up my little charging thing to low pressure side and I guess it filled that side up but the compressor wasn't doing anything.
I am pretty certain the compressor is good since its only a year old, so I'm guessing that its something vacuum or electrical related. So if anybody has any suggestions, they're much appreciated because the 103*F summer heat is here (although its supposed to cool off this week) and I would really really really like to have air conditioning again
(06-03-2012, 06:09 PM)sassparilla_kid I just went to recharge my A/C a little bit ago, and the stupid compressor isn't kicking in. I turned it on full blast and hooked up my little charging thing to low pressure side and I guess it filled that side up but the compressor wasn't doing anything.
I am pretty certain the compressor is good since its only a year old, so I'm guessing that its something vacuum or electrical related. So if anybody has any suggestions, they're much appreciated because the 103*F summer heat is here (although its supposed to cool off this week) and I would really really really like to have air conditioning again
Tried jumping them (I think/hope it was the right ones, it was dark out and no flashlight lol) and no compressor clutch magic, so I'll try testing them out with a test lamp
No idea, I guess I could probably look in my a/c factory shop manual to figure out more about what's goin on lol
Okay, I tried to two leads on the pressure sensor/switch/whatever on the receiver/drier with a test lamp, here is what I did:
1. With tester grounded, checked first lead, which had power
2. Still grounded, checked other lead for shits and giggles, and nothing as expected
3. No current when the tester was connected between the leads
I guess this means there is an electrical problem somewhere, and I should probably check where that faulty lead goes to, unless somebody knows offhand and wants to let me in on the secret!!
Ahhhhh shhhheeeeeeeyyyyyiiiittttttttttttttt. I checked the wiring diagrams in the back of my Haynes manual (couldn't find my Mercedes Air Conditioning fsm ) and determined I should check the connection at the compressor, and when I looked a stupid wire had pulled out of a shitty connector, so I fixed it all up and got the compressor to kick on!!! Unfortunately the system is pretty much empty, and I don't have anything to fill it with, and Napa is closed so I guess I have to wait until tomorrow to go buy some Duracool and then hopefully I will have air conditioning again. Last week it was 109*F here and it was no fun working with 90 acres of sprinklers, and then having to drive home in the same heat.
I would say just man up. That a/c is sapping power from you and that compressor and shit weighs a ton. I took mine off and it really looks nicer in the engine bay. And I still have 4 windows, sunroof, and a jug of water.
(07-16-2012, 05:50 AM)larsalan I would say just man up. That a/c is sapping power from you and that compressor and shit weighs a ton. I took mine off and it really looks nicer in the engine bay. And I still have 4 windows, sunroof, and a jug of water.
(07-16-2012, 05:50 AM)larsalan I would say just man up. That a/c is sapping power from you and that compressor and shit weighs a ton. I took mine off and it really looks nicer in the engine bay. And I still have 4 windows, sunroof, and a jug of water.
(06-20-2012, 10:53 PM)sassparilla_kid No idea, I guess I could probably look in my a/c factory shop manual to figure out more about what's goin on lol
(06-20-2012, 10:53 PM)sassparilla_kid No idea, I guess I could probably look in my a/c factory shop manual to figure out more about what's goin on lol
(07-16-2012, 09:17 PM)sassparilla_kid(06-20-2012, 10:53 PM)sassparilla_kid No idea, I guess I could probably look in my a/c factory shop manual to figure out more about what's goin on lol
I did that for a while, actually, like 3 or 4 years, until last summer, and then since last fall after it stopped working again. All I have to say is, do you work on a farm, and does it get 109*F there regularly?
Cold air is the shit, no question about it. Besides, just tune your car up to make up for that power lost by turning the compressor, or just don't turn it on until you get up to speed and you won't even notice it.
Also, chicas no les gusta entrar en las coches calientes, y yo gusta chicas
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(07-16-2012, 09:17 PM)sassparilla_kid(06-20-2012, 10:53 PM)sassparilla_kid No idea, I guess I could probably look in my a/c factory shop manual to figure out more about what's goin on lol
I did that for a while, actually, like 3 or 4 years, until last summer, and then since last fall after it stopped working again. All I have to say is, do you work on a farm, and does it get 109*F there regularly?
Cold air is the shit, no question about it. Besides, just tune your car up to make up for that power lost by turning the compressor, or just don't turn it on until you get up to speed and you won't even notice it.
Also, chicas no les gusta entrar en las coches calientes, y yo gusta chicas
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(07-16-2012, 10:30 PM)larsalan well, if it gets hot enough they start shedding clothes
(07-16-2012, 10:30 PM)larsalan well, if it gets hot enough they start shedding clothes
(07-17-2012, 08:37 PM)larsalan Just add vodka
(07-17-2012, 08:37 PM)larsalan Just add vodka