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Heat but no AC Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> AC Auto Repair Help Forum gammy New User Feb 13, 2011, 7:56 PM Post #1 of 5 (3272 views) Heat but no AC Sign In I have a 4 cylinder 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (65,000 miles) The heater works fine but there is no air conditioning. It was refilled with freon last year which worked for awhile but then again no cold air. The shop said there was no leak. Any ideas. Can't handle another summer in Texas w/o air. (This post was edited by gammy on Feb 13, 2011, 7:56 PM) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 8:22 PM Post #2 of 5 (3267 views) Re: Heat but no AC Sign In Either the shop was wrong and you do have a leak or your compressor has locked up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. gammy New User Feb 13, 2011, 8:52 PM Post #3 of 5 (3262 views) Re: Heat but no AC Sign In Does a locked up compressor mean the entire compressor needs to be replaced? If the heat works and not the air is there just a switch that can be replaced? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 13, 2011, 9:12 PM Post #4 of 5 (3257 views) Re: Heat but no AC Sign In It not only means a whole compressor but a bunch of related stuff that goes with it too. No matter what goes wrong with an A/C system, the result is the same, no cold air. It needs to be checked out by a competent technician. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 14, 2011, 2:19 AM Post #5 of 5 (3252 views) Re: Heat but no AC Sign In gammy: I've spent some serious time in LA and some in Houston area of TX and wouldn't go without A/C at any cost with the "cut it with a knife" type humidity. Know that about 65% of A/C not blowing cold is or starts with low charge of refrigerant from wherever it leaks. Finding leaks can be tricky and my guess is compressor's shaft seal is more likely in the warmer climates then where I am in MA with a shorter cooling season. Should be no shortage of qualified shops in TX to do the job right. I strongly suggest if compressor is the fault to go new not rebuilt ones. As HT said if a compressor is needed there are other things that are usually needed and it can get pretty pricey. Might get lucky and it's something simple but it's not a trade for everyone nor very DIY friendly. Just don't fall for the "magic in a can" fix stuff sold everywhere as it both rarely works and makes the real fix that much more costly. Find a real pro and do it right once, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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