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Old 06-28-2011, 02:55 PM
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Air conditioner went dead this season...

When I turn on the air conditioner, a sort of slow/dead/broken kind of moaning sound sound comes from behind the entire dash towards the engine bay. It's a hard sound to describe, as you may be able to tell...It sort of sounds like an EXTREMELY WEAK and BROKEN car horn, but more of an attempted blowing/motor sound...It comes when the AC button is pressed, and no cold air comes out. It isn't even cool. Thoughts?
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Old 06-28-2011, 04:38 PM
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probably just need the coolant refilled. check for leakage though
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Old 06-28-2011, 04:41 PM
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you probably blew the compressor. if its not the compressor, you need to get a recharge.

the 6th gens do have a notorious leak though, check the low side hose right behind the front air dam. the metal crimp usually starts to leak. if it is leaking, get that hose replaced.. dont just keep recharging it cuz that will cause the hole to get bigger.
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Old 06-28-2011, 07:37 PM
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are you local to NorCal? sacramento? i will vacuum out your system, check for leaks, and give you a recharge for $40.

that's like 300 bucks off dealer price
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Twenty eggs can u meet me in saint louis Missouri to do that deal with me please :-/
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Old 06-28-2011, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsprince89
Twenty eggs can u meet me in saint louis Missouri to do that deal with me please :-/

a little too far buddy... lol
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Old 06-29-2011, 09:49 PM
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I guess that may be the issue I'm having since no one else replied to the other thread!
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:31 PM
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You have to hook it up to the machine here it is , this is me couple of days ago cleaning out the system finding the leak , wich by the way it was condens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8bAbuluzIY

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Old 10-31-2011, 04:31 AM
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Being that this thread is about heating / cooling components of the car and I cannot post any new threads because of my membership "privileges", I'm going to post my question here. I've been having issues with my heating, it only gives hot air when I press the throttle. Whenever the car is idling, the air is cold and stays cold. Has anyone ever experienced this problem? What can be causing this? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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Old 10-31-2011, 06:19 AM
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Yes, it has been answered multiples times here. Do a search for it you should find a few threads about air in the coolant and having to rev the car on an incline.
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Originally Posted by Kryogen
Yes, it has been answered multiples times here. Do a search for it you should find a few threads about air in the coolant and having to rev the car on an incline.
Yep luckily my driveway pitch is perfect. I replaced my alternator and had to remove the radiator so I did new belts and hoses. When I replaced the coolant I jacked it up even higher so the top of radiator was higher than the heater core I let it idle and revved it a couple of times. You saw the bubbles (air) coming out. Took some time but very easy.
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