air conditioning problem help i want it fixed by tomorrow :/

[getfreshcrue]

So i bought the car and it was winter time so i didnt check the a/c. Now that it is summer i try the a/c and its blowing regular air or maybe even a little warmer. Should i just go to an auto store buy refrigerant and recharge it? or should i do other things to check if the a/c unit is ok.

[DgrzEp3]

Definitely other things to check out first man before you go buy refrigerant.

If you can get ahold of a Tech Manual look through that..

it could be the condenser

compressor..

my AC system failed and it turned out to be a simple 20$ switch near the battery on a Hard AC line..

[AKEP]

if you have an old can of it with a gauge you can check for pressure. its a good start.

[getfreshcrue]

I don't have an old can :/ and I do have a service manual I downloaded online lemme read through it

[RedSiBaron]

First thing id do is pull a vacuum on it and see if it leaks, holds vacuum...but like others have said it could be many things...

Also check fuses?

[getfreshcrue]

I contacted the guy who previously owned the car he said I'll need a ac condenser where could I get one and how much will that run me?

[ep3jd]

Condenser is cheap. 100 max, I replaced mine last year but I don't remember what I paid since it was through my job.

You'll have to have the ac charged. So maybe 4 cans of 134a a can of oil charge, and the hose to do it.


Why does he say it needs to be replaced?

[RedSiBaron]

Condenser is cheap. 100 max, I replaced mine last year but I don't remember what I paid since it was through my job.

You'll have to have the ac charged. So maybe 4 cans of 134a a can of oil charge, and the hose to do it.


Why does he say it needs to be replaced?

Need to pull a vacuum on the system first or it wont work well...my suggestion is have the autoparts store do it, since their machine can pull a vacuum and introduce the freeon

[ep3jd]

I didn't know it still needed to be evacuated when replacing it.. Goood to know :thumbu:

[getfreshcrue]

not replaced it is missing it he said the previous owner removed it and coundnt find it. So anyone know where i could get a good price on a condensor i see them on ebay for like 66. and could i install it myself? like is it easy and then take it to a place to vacuum and recharge it.

[getfreshcrue]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ac-A-C-Air-Conditioning-Condenser-Condensor-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2002Q7cModelQ3aCivi cQ7cSubmodelQ3aSiQQhashZitem5d2eba1a47QQitemZ40021 5906887QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[j0000stin]

not replaced it is missing it he said the previous owner removed it and coundnt find it. So anyone know where i could get a good price on a condensor i see them on ebay for like 66. and could i install it myself? like is it easy and then take it to a place to vacuum and recharge it.

Holy shit! Haha

That's your problem right there. Shit won't work without a condensor haha

[getfreshcrue]

Holy shit! Haha

That's your problem right there. Shit won't work without a condensor haha
yup that is what i said

[getfreshcrue]

So do those condensers look legit?

[getfreshcrue]

no replys, i want this fixed is 240 a good price to have them pay for the condenser install it and recharge it? like i said i found the condenser on ebay for 66 bucks others are like 75 or 80 this guys condenser is 110. The lines are already on the car like i see them at the front its not like i need to install the lines. so should i buy the condenser and mount it myself then take it somewhere to get it vacuumed and charged? i think id save a bit of money like that.... how much would a place charge to have it vacuumed and charged? or would it be safer to give it to the guy please let me know by asap i am burning here.

[ep16three]

Do it yourself. it's good learing experience... just make sure you replace your o-rings

[getfreshcrue]

Any DIY on how to put in a condenser?