Hey guys, I need help!! My Ac just stopped working yesterday, and it's like freaking 100 degrees in ATL, so i'm sweating my ***** off now going home.

But anyways, I got the system checked by a local mechanic and he told me the compressor has a leak? Is that possible? Because when I click the auto button i can hear the compressor turning on (clicking sound).

I always thought only the pipes leak. Just to make sure THERE ARE ONLY TWO HOSES (UPPER AND LOWER) CORRECT?

Also, where can i buy a compressor, I've checked ebay and they only have it either 91-94 or 98-99. I've got a 97.
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Thanks let me know.

NOTE THIS CAR WAS BUILT ON : 08/96

 

Yes, your mechanic is correct, sort of.

The leak he is referring to is internal; that is, the compressor is working but leaking pressure inside itself. If you were to have a gage on the LOW side while it is running, it would probably show the pressure being excessive, like above 60psi.

Only solution is a new or reman compressor. Neither one is cheap.

 

yea i looked online, jeez even the remans are for 300. new ones are like 375. I might as well buy a new one.

 

oldngivout i love your avatar, i want one of those cars so so so bad, i cant find any in ok for like under 10 grand for a damn 90 model lol

 

hey pal what does this have to do with my problem?

 

Replacing a compressor is very expensive. You should rule out problems at other places of the a/c system before working on compressor.

Sometimes shop also makes mistakes in diagnosing AC problems.

 

I can sell you a used compressor for $140 shipped. pm me if you are interested

 

i just ordered a remanufactured one!! 186 with 6 months warranty.

 

well i have the same prob, nothing you can do to fix it just get a new one, thats what i had to do, and man does it suck, especially when you don't reaslly have the money for one