Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 03:30 pm, by: Mark Ribbans(V8gtsoarer)
Hi Guys,
It's finally starting to get hot and yesterday when i turned on my A/C the little light on the A/C button starting blinking and i'm not getting any cold air?
Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 05:27 pm, by: Dave Hart(Davyboy)
You're going to wish you had a decent ac like yesterday the way the mercury's climbing so get it seen to asap. If it's just needing a re-gas you'll be very lucky. If the compressor's noisy or the clutch has seized then yes it'll cost a few hundred bucks. If you leave it too long then metal particles could end up through the system and you'll be up for $1000's.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 05:41 pm, by: Nathan Herbertson(Herbo)
I had the evaporator under the dash go (leak) a while back and I just recently got it fixed. About $1500 later... that was ALSO replacing the TX valve and getting a retro fit kit fitted.
Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 05:26 pm, by: Rod Quaife(Rod_quaife)
Yeah Mark hope it isw nothing much but I had same problem just after getting my car, blinky light and found compressor and clutch stufffed but that was just before I joined Soarer Club and Toyota quoted me over four grand for new one from Japan and about twenty eight hundred for new one from Toyota Aussie, ended up costing me thirty two hundred fitted. But all brand new, however seen second hand units around for heaps less.
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 04:56 pm, by: Mark Ribbans(V8gtsoarer)
OK well i've now been told my compressor is stuffed. The workshop i took it too said they bypassed the sensor override so the A/C compressor tries to spin (whereas the blinking light indicated it was not being attempted i assume) and they said that black smoke started coming out from the engine bay and that my compressor is stuffed. So I'm wondering whether it was actually stuffed before or whether they have now totally stuffed it up.
Anyway is it possible to have the existing compressor reconditioned or am i am for mega bucks for a new one?
Just to rub salt in on top of the fact that summer is here, my passengers window regulator died yesterday so i can't even open that window..
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 08:54 am, by: Harry Lemmens(Wombat)
About half the time, the compressor is not siezed, but the sensor has died ...
But, even so, if you turn off, and then on the air conditioner, it will run for a few seconds (Or try to at least!) before it decides that the compressor might be jammed
Ashley Leach TryHard South Australia Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 09:18 am, by: Ashley Leach(Ashlar)
You don't want to be running for too long it if the compressor has seized though. It will explode and throw metal shards into the AC system, essentially skrewing it for life.
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 01:11 pm, by: Harry Lemmens(Wombat)
Either disconnect the plug near the compressor, or pull out the Relay in the Box under the bonnet if you dont want it to run.
However, ... it wont run unless you have either switched it on at the A/C switch, or pressed the Auto button. Then it will remember that it was on the next time you try to start the car.
Ashley Leach TryHard South Australia Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 01:55 pm, by: Ashley Leach(Ashlar)
And you really want to avoid that. Take out the relay to be safe until you can find a replacement. That way you can't turn it on but you should still be able to run the fan. You might get an error code though...
My new compressor has arrived, shiny and in the box. Did you figure out where you are going to take it?
Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 08:46 pm, by: Mark Ribbans(V8gtsoarer)
Hey guys, jsut reviving this thread since my car is currently in bits so i thought i'd have another look at my stuffed compressor. Before i get a brand new compressor i thought i'd run this past you first.
Friday, January 05, 2007 - 08:55 am, by: Brian Timms(Turbo_brian)
Should have heard the Nissan A/C when I got it re-connected the other day, had a broken belt, and considering I never used it, I let it go for the 2 yrs I have owned the car.
Anyway, selling the car to get a Soarer, and the guy wants the A/C working, so I get a new belt, fire it up, and all of a sudden it sounds like the bottom end of the engine is falling out, rattling so loud you would think the engine has thrown a bearing, and probably a piston as well.
Turn the A/C off, and everything goes nicely again.
Time to get a new compressor and re-gas.
Thing that annoys me is the air is COLD when on, just bloody noisey and not acceptable.
B.
Daniel Lee DieHard Victoria Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Friday, January 05, 2007 - 11:54 pm, by: Ashley Leach(Ashlar)
Cost me $875... to be almost exact... Plus postage. Damn it's worth it with the hot weather we are getting though. Plus it's all new and I don't have to worry about it again for a LONG time. IMO if you can get one and can spare the cash, well worth it.
Mark Ribbans TryHard SA UZZ-031 V8, 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe, TE Gemmy
Friday, February 16, 2007 - 02:48 pm, by: Mark Ribbans(V8gtsoarer)
Just to complete this thread; only because I did my cam belt, my radiator and rear disks all at about the same time I decided to go the cheap route to get my A/C going again..
I know this isn't the recommended thing to do in such a situation but when the alternative is no A/C at all, the choice is obvious.
This assumes you are willing to get dirty and pull the compressor off and install it yourself, and that your old compressor is totally stuffed.
So, here is the cheaper (2nd hand) alternative - which may or may not cost you more in the long term. Please don't bitch about this not being the best thing to do, i know this but figured if anyone else has limited cash found themselves in the same position this might help.
1. Get the old gas removed from your system (so you can remove the compressor). Please think of the environment, the R12 gas eats ozone for lunch. Cost is approx $50 from mobile A/C guy, maybe less if you go to them rather than them coming out to you.
2. With the gas removed you can safely remove the old compressor.
3. Ring around at wreckers to get prices for 2nd hand units. I found that prices vary a lot. I got mine for $295 with 3 month warranty. Take your old compressor with you to the wrecker (they'll probably request this anyway) so you get the right one.
4. Once you get your replacement compressor, physically install it. You can pay for someone to do this obviously, but if you want to save maximum cash do it yourself. Hook it up to the serpentine belt but leave the hoses and wiring looms detached so the clutch won't try and engage if you accidentally turn it on, if the old compressor seized it may have spread metal filings throughout the system which you don't want in the new system.
5. Call your A/C guy. He will install a new drier, evacuate the system, remove all the water/air/crap from the system, lubricate the compressor, add a dye to the gas (so you can check for leaks with UV light later) and regas with ozone friendly R34a gas. This may not be 100% correct, (i am no A/C mechanic) but i think this is what he did with mine. - This whole process takes around an hour or so and cost me $160 - i got mates rate, so might cost you a little more (or less if you are better mates).
So, all up it cost me:
$50 - to remove old gas $295 - for 2nd hand compressor $160 - new drier, lubricate, regas etc..
So around $500 all up, compared to prob $1500+ if you went with a new compressor..
Friday, March 07, 2008 - 02:26 pm, by: Richie Fish(Imp)
"OK well i've now been told my compressor is stuffed. The workshop i took it too said they bypassed the sensor override so the A/C compressor tries to spin (whereas the blinking light indicated it was not being attempted i assume)"
how do i override the pressure sensor mine is broken, cold air starts too come out the vent then then after 5 seconds the thing thinks its got a compressor lock and shuts it down......i want too override this and cannot find any information on how too do this
Peter Nitschke Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 12:33 pm, by: Richie Fish(Imp)
see the thing is the ac works awesome for about 3 seconds then it turns off and the light blinks, so im guessing its a sensor fault. now i read that a blinking light means its a compressor lock which isnt true because the aircon works perfectly(for 3 seconds) i want too bypass that sensor, does anyone know how?
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