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Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:21am On Jan 08, 2018
courage54:


Boss, the AC works well for like 10 minutes when I start the car but after that it will start blowing just air and most of the time I have to switch off the AC and on it back before it can start working again.

the variable displacement compressor, is gone.
Re: Closed by courage54(m): 8:21pm On Jan 08, 2018
GAZZUZZ:

the variable displacement compressor, is gone.
Boss please how do I fix this?
Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:24am On Jan 09, 2018
courage54:


Boss please how do I fix this?

proper diagnosis of a.c system and replacement of defective parts.
Re: Closed by jodeci(m): 11:22am On Jan 10, 2018
My Engine Vibrates each time I switch off my AC.

As soon as the AC is switched off,the car RPM drops suddenly to 300 and rises again to 800 as the engine vibrates.

Initially I thought the issue was with the serpentine belt,I changed the belt and problem still persist.

AC works perfectly well.
Re: Closed by Jerri7(m): 3:58pm On Jan 10, 2018
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla whose interior blower or fan stopped working and that means the A.C did not come on too. I have searched for the fuse peradventure that was what caused it, but to no avail
Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:38pm On Jan 10, 2018
jodeci:

My Engine Vibrates each time I switch off my AC.

As soon as the AC is switched off,the car RPM drops suddenly to 300 and rises again to 800 as the engine vibrates.

Initially I thought the issue was with the serpentine belt,I changed the belt and problem still persist.

AC works perfectly well.

description of vehicle?
Re: Closed by jodeci(m): 9:07pm On Jan 10, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


description of vehicle?

2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Re: Closed by Jerri7(m): 10:21am On Jan 16, 2018
Jerri7:
I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla whose interior blower or fan stopped working and that means the A.C did not come on too. I have searched for the fuse peradventure that was what caused it, but to no avail

Anybody with the solution
Re: Closed by connkg(m): 3:01pm On Jan 27, 2018
@ Gazzuzz
My friend with the EOD was lucky to get a compressor and drier from Company old stock. The a/c works, but we noticed a loose connection on top of the receiver drier. I asked him to plug it back in after we got online to discover that it was a pressure switch. He tells me now that, while plugged in and without switching on a/c, ice forms on some lines inside engine bay. Says he disconnected switch on top drier and that didn't happen again.
What's wrong? (I adviced him to plug it back. I believe more in design knowledge, not user/technician advice)
Re: Closed by Provie(m): 6:51pm On Jan 27, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
If you have vehicle air-conditioning issues, or want to learn more about how the system works, this thread is for you.

Also there is a whatsapp group for any one who wants further consultation on a.c issues.

Contact me on 08033910382 and you will be added.

Good evening gurus in the house.

If I turn on the Ac, it kicks in with the fan speed at 4. But then it will be blowing warm air until I put the fan at 2 or even 1 (lowest); then it will begin to chill.

At times it happens dat with the Fan at 4, the compressor will be turning with a hitch, at other times it will be turning freely (ie normally) but in any case it doesn't chill until I use lower button as earlier explained.

The problem started few months ago after the dashboard was removed in order to change the evaporator.

Please what could the issue be? Could the electrician have messed up some connections?

The car is Mercedes W202 (C-Class).
Re: Closed by Provie(m): 9:07pm On Jan 28, 2018
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Re: Closed by payne4real(m): 2:33pm On Feb 04, 2018
Boss in the house, my Toyota corolla 2008 car AC is not blowing cold air. i took it to a car AC repairer for gas topping he said the system is not allowing gas topping that the compressor is bad that i'll need to change it for about 35,000 and that he will change it to a manual compressor instead of the automatic compressor that came with the car. BOSS i need your advice , i dont have that kind of money right now. what should i do?


GAZZUZZ:
If you have vehicle air-conditioning issues, or want to learn more about how the system works, this thread is for you.

Also there is a whatsapp group for any one who wants further consultation on a.c issues.

Contact me on 08033910382 and you will be added.
Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:55pm On Feb 04, 2018
payne4real:
Boss in the house, my Toyota corolla 2008 car AC is not blowing cold air. i took it to a car AC repairer for gas topping he said the system is not allowing gas topping that the compressor is bad that i'll need to change it for about 35,000 and that he will change it to a manual compressor instead of the automatic compressor that came with the car. BOSS i need your advice , i dont have that kind of money right now. what should i do?



compatible manual compressor that will fit in a 2zr or 1zr engine is a Hillux compressor(best fit). It costs ove 50k.
Re: Closed by RipVanWink: 8:25pm On Feb 05, 2018
@gauzzz, whats your take on repairing an ac compressor shaft seal leak?
whats the chances of succes........u know of a good place?
Re: Closed by tpapi: 10:51pm On Feb 06, 2018
RipVanWink:
@gauzzz, whats your take on repairing an ac compressor shaft seal leak?
whats the chances of succes........u know of a good place?
pm sent
Re: Closed by ananne: 9:17am On Feb 14, 2018
My company brought brand new cars for staff as official vehicles in May 2017. It was packed since then and was given out to us yesterday.

I found out that my AC isn't working. Pls what could be the problem. It's a brand new car.
Re: Closed by abnot: 12:51am On Feb 15, 2018
My camry 2014 3.5L XLE cooling system has been somewhat erratic. The refrigerant dries up after a month or there about. Following the third refill, a technician at a Mobil gas station told me the need to replace the evaporator. I proceeded to the Total Service center for a second opinion and was told the same thing (Replace Evaporator as it seems to be leaking). Not satisfied I proceeded to the the Oando service station and told the same thing. I am now convinced that the evaporator needs to be replaced but I'm now worried about where to have the done. As it involves taking out the steering, dashboard , air bags, etc I'm now seeking a capable hand that will be able to do the job without causing other problems / mixing the bolts & nuts. In addition what's the market price of a good Evaporator for camry muscle (xle) ?
Re: Closed by Inception(m): 11:53am On Feb 15, 2018
ananne:
My company brought brand new cars for staff as official vehicles in May 2017. It was packed since then and was given out to us yesterday.

I found out that my AC isn't working. Pls what could be the problem. It's a brand new car.

what is the car make( e.g 2014 kia cerato 1.6L automatic)
Re: Closed by texasbullet(m): 8:10am On Feb 21, 2018
Nice thread
Re: Closed by dapotemi: 10:52pm On Feb 25, 2018
My AC fan was change and gas refill. The AC technician said he notice a leak and according to him he has fixed it.
I drove my car and i test the AC , it was chilling perfectly well, i did about 10km and it was cold. I was satisfied. But just after two days, i notice it was blowing hot air again. Please what could be the reason. What could have happen within two days. Its camry 2003.
cc Gazzuzz

Abeg Gazzuzz
Re: Closed by snipesdam(m): 9:43am On Feb 26, 2018
Gazzuzz, a leak test is done and no leak was observed. After refill 3 months later refrigerant is low the system was checked again still no leak. Tech guy says there its an internal leak, that the refrigerant is drying up inside. Advised to change the Condenser and Compressor, says evaporator is OK. Condenser is already very aged anyway car is already 9yrs Old with ODO 137000 km on it. Corolla 07'.

(Note AC system was taken out completely and tested outside the car 1st time).
Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:01am On Feb 26, 2018
snipesdam:
Gazzuzz, a leak test is done and no leak was observed. After refill 3 months later refrigerant is low the system was checked again still no leak. Tech guy says there its an internal leak, that the refrigerant is drying up inside. Advised to change the Condenser and Compressor, says evaporator is OK. Condenser is already very aged anyway car is already 9yrs Old with ODO 137000 km on it. Corolla 07'.

(Note AC system was taken out completely and tested outside the car 1st time).

What test was used? Vacuum? U.V dye, electronic sniffers? Or detergent?
Re: Closed by snipesdam(m): 10:22am On Feb 26, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


What test was used? Vacuum? U.V dye, electronic sniffers? Or detergent?

I'm very sure they don't have a sniffer. UV dye was used for the first test when it was disassembled. Then detergent was to observe when i complained after 3 months.
Re: Closed by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:35am On Feb 26, 2018
snipesdam:


I'm very sure they don't have a sniffer. UV dye was used for the first test when it was disassembled. Then detergent was to observe when i complained after 3 months.

Was U.V light/U.V glasses used to detect the U.V dye?
Re: Closed by snipesdam(m): 11:20am On Feb 26, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


Was U.V light/U.V glasses used to detect the U.V dye?



Not Sure about. If UV dye was used, isn't it possible for he to have use the glasses and UV torch to check these....
Re: Closed by opsyjay001: 5:59pm On Mar 08, 2018
Hi, Please whats the average cost of replacing AC pipes for a Toyota Rav4 2004 model as my technician told me there are leakages.
Re: Closed by FKBZ: 4:46pm On Mar 15, 2018
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Re: Closed by mayor2013: 9:32pm On Mar 15, 2018
FKBZ:


Hi gazuuz, pls my Honda dc, I notice it doesn't cool once the sun shines, I have changed everything in the ac system, compressor, evaporator and condenser and got new filter... When they did this noticed it cools but I don't think it's cool enough for people at the back to feel it.

And is it normal that when the car is on without ac,the belt that roles the compressor should be rolling or is it only when the ac s on it should start rolling, I have put a thermostat, to regulate the compressor .

Kindly answer because am tired of wrong diagnosis

You caused your problem ya self. Take back AC to factory spec and you would be fine
Re: Closed by Princelumide: 6:28am On Mar 16, 2018
Hey GAZZUZZ, I own a Mercedes Benz and the AC was formerly working but along the line it stopped and I visited my mechanic to check it for me and I was told it was empty, then I refilled it. It only cool for few days and it stopped and then later I visited another AC specialist, I was told there's gas in it but not just cooling,... But I just don't want anyone to tamper with my engine anyhow...
I need ur assistance. Thanks
Re: Closed by tundebabzy: 9:56am On Mar 22, 2018
Hi Gazzuzz,
Can you refer/recommend any shop in kaduna or Abuja? I'm pretty sure I'm low on freon but there's not one single shop in my locality that has a pressure gauge not to talk of vacuum pump or freon recovery setup.

Please help. It's getting really hot in these parts
Re: Closed by princecemo(m): 6:43pm On Mar 22, 2018
Gazzuz i tried reaching u on whatssapp... Pks where is ur workshop located.

07032886943
Re: Closed by Cuntslayer: 10:04am On Mar 25, 2018
Hello Gazzuzz
The AC of my 2013 camry does not work properly in traffic stops unless i turn of the engine and turn it back on, it then starts to work perfectly. It also works when im in motion sometimes. What couod be the problem. My mechanic says i should flush the radiator and AC condenser. What is your opinion?

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