diagnosing a/c problem

[TurboLuver]

Originally Posted by zzyzzx

Originally Posted by Kestas
The picture is worthless without an explanation.



Image on left is a new orifice tube, right is a clogged orifice tube.


I would lean towards what mk378 said, worn compressor clutch.

 

[matrass]

fogot to update you guys. as expected the compressor was the problem.

Last time I took the truck in the mechanic kept on eye on the compressor voltage and and it shut down even though power was going to it.

Thanks everybody.

 

[super20dan]

Originally Posted by Aredeeem
I've got a 2012 Nissan Versa with 66k on it. Have never touched the a/c and it blows ice cold. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bragging. But what makes one system bulletproof and another prone to failure? Is my relatively low mileage a factor? Does Nissan have a better record as far as a/c systems go? Or is it just dumb luck.

its a chevy trail blazer these suck bigtime.

 

[clinebarger]

Try doing a A/C Compressor on a V8 Trailblazer