AC not working 07 TL
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AC not working 07 TL
Hello.
In July my driver side ball joint broke off while going 65mph on highway. Car did not hit anything as lower control arm guided car. All new font end suspension work done on both sides. Prior to this, AC worked fine. Now when putting gage on AC line, it goes straight to red indicating a problem with system. I notice that the compressor does not turn on when AC is on. I don't think it is anything major but looking for some advise on where to start? Beginner when it comes to mechanical work but love my TL.
Thank you.
In July my driver side ball joint broke off while going 65mph on highway. Car did not hit anything as lower control arm guided car. All new font end suspension work done on both sides. Prior to this, AC worked fine. Now when putting gage on AC line, it goes straight to red indicating a problem with system. I notice that the compressor does not turn on when AC is on. I don't think it is anything major but looking for some advise on where to start? Beginner when it comes to mechanical work but love my TL.
Thank you.
#3
"Straight to red" meaning what; low pressure? High pressure? And did you connect to the low pressure line, or high pressure line? Was it a set of manifold gages that reads both low and high pressures simultaneously? Or just the single gage connected to a can of refrigerant?
The A/C pressure switch is designed to save the compressor and not operate if the pressure isn't in the required range. So is there a leak which is why you have little to no pressure? Or is the pressure maxed out?
Or it could simply be the A/C clutch relay.
The A/C pressure switch is designed to save the compressor and not operate if the pressure isn't in the required range. So is there a leak which is why you have little to no pressure? Or is the pressure maxed out?
Or it could simply be the A/C clutch relay.
#5
The gauge I have reads low which is white, filled which is green & see instructions which is red. I am not to familiar with mechanical work, I apology. Thanks for the response.
#6
"Straight to red" meaning what; low pressure? High pressure? And did you connect to the low pressure line, or high pressure line? Was it a set of manifold gages that reads both low and high pressures simultaneously? Or just the single gage connected to a can of refrigerant?
The A/C pressure switch is designed to save the compressor and not operate if the pressure isn't in the required range. So is there a leak which is why you have little to no pressure? Or is the pressure maxed out?
Or it could simply be the A/C clutch relay.
The A/C pressure switch is designed to save the compressor and not operate if the pressure isn't in the required range. So is there a leak which is why you have little to no pressure? Or is the pressure maxed out?
Or it could simply be the A/C clutch relay.
#7
You need to at least have a kit like:
To "properly" diagnose the system. Check out amazon or some other site for "ac gauges" meant for R134a refrigerant.
How much you want to invest into tools to get that done? (It might be cheaper than going to the dealer.)
Also, do you have a test light (or some 12V light bulb)?
To "properly" diagnose the system. Check out amazon or some other site for "ac gauges" meant for R134a refrigerant.
How much you want to invest into tools to get that done? (It might be cheaper than going to the dealer.)
Also, do you have a test light (or some 12V light bulb)?
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#8
Maybe it's better that you just take it to a AC shop and have them take a look/diagnose
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