SheikYerbuti Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 So yesterday the a/c was working just fine. Got in to drive to work today, and it's blowing sauna hot air at me. Any clues as to what's wrong? And how much is this going to cost me? BTW, it's a 2003 Corolla. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Is the compressor engaging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Is the compressor engaging? Do what now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 You need to refill the ice bucket reserve tank. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Do what now? Take it somewhere and have a shop look at it. If you're not car savvy you don't want to start messing with the a/c system. If you know where the a/c compressor is, the center of the pulley should spin when the a/c kicks on. That's the clutch engaging. If it's doing this and there is still no cold air, you'll need to check the pressure on the low pressure line and make sure there's plenty of freon/r-34. I don't suggest doing this yourself since it's easy to overfill and really mess things up. I doubt this is the problem since it worked fine yesterday. They usually leak slow and gradual. The problem could be as simple as the a/c clutch going bad. If it's the compressor...get ready to shell out a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 So yesterday the a/c was working just fine. Got in to drive to work today, and it's blowing sauna hot air at me. Any clues as to what's wrong? And how much is this going to cost me? BTW, it's a 2003 Corolla. TIA go back in time. a time machine is pretty pricey. I have a corolla. my ac has never broken. why can't you take care of your shcit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 It's really hard to explain something when your avi is molesting her boobies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 It's really hard to explain something when your avi is molesting her boobies. So, so far in order of $$ we have: 1. A bucket of ice ($) 2. a/c clutch ($$) 3. Compressor ($$$$$$$$$) 4. Time machine ($$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Find you a Corolla forum and research. I bet it's as simple as a relay or clutch but I know jack about Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Find you a Corolla forum and research. I bet it's as simple as a relay or clutch but I know jack about Toyota. Funny, I was just doing that. . .so far I found this http://www.autobytel.com/content/research/.../Posts/fid/5214 There seems to be a consensus on the relay switch (is that a big deal?) being the problem. Man I know jack about cars. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 What did you find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Personally, I use the 255 method. Yes, I know its an old joke. But the 2 windows down at 55 mph works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 What did you find out? That the place I took it to said "Come back Monday morning, we can't get you in today". I've also found out that I need to pray that it's a wiring problem or the relay switch or I'm going to be out some serious coin. Driving today sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 That the place I took it to said "Come back Monday morning, we can't get you in today". I've also found out that I need to pray that it's a wiring problem or the relay switch or I'm going to be out some serious coin. Driving today sucked. I would be very surprised if it's a compressor problem. Sounds to me like it's the clutch or relay. Let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Jiffy Lube can fill it up with freon with no appointment. I've done that a few times. Not much to screw up. They may have to add an adapter (I forget which year was the cut-off) for the new freon hook-ups. Under 100 bucks, I believe. If the air is still blowing out the vents...just warm air...then it's likely low a pound or so on freon. Remember, it's worth killing the environment to stay cool. I used to club baby seals on the golf course because it was a tad humid and the beer biatch was running late. 2003 Corolla. And Edited June 30, 2008 by TimC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Just move somewhere cold, problem solved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Jiffy Lube can fill it up with freon with no appointment. I've done that a few times. Not much to screw up. They may have to add an adapter (I forget which year was the cut-off) for the new freon hook-ups. Under 100 bucks, I believe. If the air is still blowing out the vents...just warm air...then it's likely low a pound or so on freon. Remember, it's worth killing the environment to stay cool. I used to club baby seals on the golf course because it was a tad humid and the beer biatch was running late. And So the Shiekette says "Is TimC laughing at my car?" I said "Yes, he is. He's a 'vette guy and he's adamant about it" She says "Well, I don't have a penis inadequacy thing going on, so he can make all the fun he wants" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Tell Mrs. Sheiky I'll give her a ride in Da Vette with the top down. Ask her if she likes it when I take my top off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Tell Mrs. Sheiky I'll give her a ride in Da Vette with the top down. Ask her if she likes it when I take my top off. She said she's mildly interested. Anyway, brought it in this morning and told the guy (who, by the way, was an intellectual genous) that it was most likely the relay. He gave me the "yeah, they always read stuff on the innernets and act like they know what they're talking about" face. An hour later the grease monkey calls me and says "Looks like it's just the relay. . I'll get the part and it should be about $100". Sweet. 2 hours later he calls back. . ."Yup, it was just the relay, so I replaced it, ran an electical diagnostic, plus labor, plus shop fee, plus labor fee, plus shop labor fee, plus tax. . .that'll be $250. You can come pick it up whenever!" Thanks bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 She said she's mildly interested. Thanks bro. Tee-hee...a girl is interested in me. My Mom always said this day would come!! What should I wear besides pants? Relay....it was only 50 bucks in freon. He ripped you off. Go back and tell him yer innernet buddy said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Tee-hee...a girl is interested in me. My Mom always said this day would come!! What should I wear besides pants? Relay....it was only 50 bucks in freon. He ripped you off. Go back and tell him yer innernet buddy said so. The Shiekette says "His best bet is to wear everything but the pants. . .they'll only slow me down." Maybe I need to get me a Vette?? Edited June 30, 2008 by SheikYerbuti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 And I did title the thread "My Car Isn't Cool" as a double meaning, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sheik...I just looked up the cost of your relay and it's $49.99. They say the relay is in the fuse box. Probably a 5 minute job tops. If it happens again...do it yourself and save the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sheik...I just looked up the cost of your relay and it's $49.99. They say the relay is in the fuse box. Probably a 5 minute job tops. If it happens again...do it yourself and save the money. If your intent was to make a grown man cry. . .well. . .*sniffle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 The Shiekette says "His best bet is to wear everything but the pants. . .they'll only slow me down." Maybe I need to get me a Vette?? I must ask her the same question I would ask any woman...if I were to ever talk to an actual woman. Ask her to rank the following in order of importance in her life: Hall Oates Cold A/C Gawd, it's almost like talking to a real woman. Soooo very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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