The A/C problem thread. Check here first! (Mods plz sticky)

pandu · Last edited by pandu on Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:10 pm; edited 1 time in total

Seeing as there are an almost infinite number of a/c problem threads, and seeing as the creators of these threads tend to not know how to describe the problem in the topic header('ac problem' is not an adequate explanation people! Jesus!), I will try to place most of the ac problem threads in here and give a little description next to the link, maybe even sort it out. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

Would be nice if the mods sticky this....

FILTER PROBLEMS:

Accessing and cleaning filters.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Stuff on washing filters.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

COMPRESSOR PROBLEM:

Coil heating and blowing fuse
http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=198982

Refurbishing a compressor
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Getting a new compressor
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

random other stuff
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

DRYER PROBLEMS:

clogged?
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

COOLING PROBLEMS:

Leaky evaporator
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Gas leak out
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Coil bad
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

dryer bottle
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Belts not spinning
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

condenser bad
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

faulty relay, radiator fan not spinning in fwd car with ac on
http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=201006

VENT PROBLEMS:

Vents not giving out enough air. As a side note, my dad had leaves, twigs and all sort of crap in his, so that can also be a problem if you buy it RORO.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

AC SMELLING NASTY (EXHAUST, MUSTY,etc,):

Musty smell, possible sponge filter
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Exhaust fumes
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

nasty smell, possibly hose damaged
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

Getting rid of musty smell with chemicals, etc.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

AC CAUSING OVERHEATING OF CAR:

Overheats when idling with ac on.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

AC CAUSES CAR TO CUT OFF:

Idles good, cuts off when car gears down
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

car cuts off when driving with ac on
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

AC AND TURBO:

Intercooler can cause problems.
http://forums.trinituner.co...ighlight=ac+air+condition

VexXx Dogg · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject:

^ good stuff, well done.

rainman · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:

when i bought my mazda 3 RORO i found that there was a musty smell coming from the AC. It rarely happened but it still bugged me so i bought the filters from SS and used the walkthrough below and trust me it made the world of difference.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=96166.0 (this is the guide that i used)

pandu · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

Bump.

~˜VëgÅ²˜~ · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject:

See Best of Tech.......

legendkiller@1891 · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

thats the shiznit right their man excellent post

Adrenalinerush · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject:

well compiled info there dred... Wink

SNIPER 3000 · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

Great job!

subzerounlimited · Street 2NR Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Tech posts: 76 My 2NRide:

excellent work

Mark! · Street 2NR Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Tech posts: 33 My 2NRide:

if only i did see this thread sooner

IvanTerrors · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:15 pm Post subject:

when ac is on i hear a sqeaking noise from engine when it is off noise is not there

legendkiller@1891 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject:

that's probably the compressor or the belt on the compressor... go by any a/c place they would be able to tell you exactly what it is...

IvanTerrors · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject:

scene

legendkiller@1891 · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:17 am Post subject:

yea word..

DF1_2nR · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:03 am Post subject:

I need a reliable place to get my AC checked that wont overcharge me in the east preferrably.

Changed my transmission and added an oil cooler recently and since then the system just blowing hot air.

Gimme some recommendations please.