A/C not working.

[Batmobile_Engage]

The last couple days have been super rainy and humid and I needed to clear the fog from my windshield, which failed because it appears that my A/C is not working. I did notice a very faint high frequency noise, maybe like a whine, when I hit the A/C button.

I've never had an A/C problem before and don't know where to start.

Any suggestions?

 

[IGOTASTi]

Check the freon pressure. Might be low.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I don't have a gauge. Due to the noise, Idk if its something wrong with the compressor/compressor clutch. I'm checking electrical right now.

 

[IGOTASTi]

If low on freon will make system goofy.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Okay.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Just a half pd can make it all weird.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Electrical is good. Verified good operation of the A/C relay and fans came on as well.

 

[IGOTASTi]

You don't listen very well do you? These systems are bullet proof. FREON!!!! :rambo:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I hear you, JJ. But I don't have a gauge here. I'll get one tomorrow. What if I need a recharge. Should I just go to a shop?
The electrical was easy to check and rule out.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Yep. Anyone should be able to gauge it and fill it.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

What is a reasonable cost?

 

[IGOTASTi]

Depends on how much you need. We charge $50 plus Freon cost.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Cool. Thanks, JJ.

Btw, what are the specifics of the gauge I'd need if I were to check it myself? I might pick one up tomorrow at a parts store.
What should the normal pressure be?

 

[IGOTASTi]

The gauge we have isn't cheap.

Do you see the cap on the system? Unscrew it and take a screw driver and push the pin. See if there's any freon in there.

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

:lol: Okay. Right now there's an angry, white faced hornet flying around in the garage. So I'm inside for now.
It's the biggest one I've ever seen. I thought it was a cicada killer at first.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Lol. That's funny.

 

[Grinder34]

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/landing/page.jsp?name=loan-a-tool

 

[Spamby]

I think they sell a recharge kit. Might be worth checking into if you wanna DIY?

 

[Alin]

And make a how to while you're at it! :lol:

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

I think they sell a recharge kit. Might be worth checking into if you wanna DIY?

I thought about that, but was under the impression that those are shit. Have you guys tried them before?