I'm with you that it seems odd that it's the refrigerant, since it was blowing cold before the stop. It's also odd the

Jul 24, 2021
2:51:06pm

jdub FORMER USER

...compressor would go out like that. I'm wondering if it's neither, but maybe something electrical instead. Should I assume they checked the fuses already?

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Gah.. my wife is driving from Utah to CA with the kids and just stopped to eat

LiveCoug

7/24/21 2:26pm

Freon or coolant. Or both

crimedog

7/24/21 2:26pm

Very likely. Sounds like an amazingly cheap fix and just don't have her pay it if it's not instantly blowing cold air.

mulletino

7/24/21 2:27pm

unless it's a leak in the hose. Then she'll restart it in the morning and have

777

7/24/21 2:29pm

If the Freon is too low, the compressor won’t turn on. So it’s possible that’s the problem. But who knows.

Cougar-Duck

7/24/21 2:28pm

If it is Freon go get a can from an auto parts store and fill it herself.

Radioactive Coug

7/24/21 2:30pm

This. If it’s a leak, she can limp it along by filling the Freon every time she

WDaddy

7/24/21 2:32pm

I had a guy at a shop (after replacing a compressor) tell me not to use any of

crack

7/24/21 2:34pm

I used it a bunch with no problems but who knows.

Radioactive Coug

7/24/21 2:35pm

I have no idea. He’s probably right. I was just saying to buy a couple

WDaddy

7/24/21 2:36pm

Yeah, looks like the best bet is Freon with no leak stop if you can get it and then have it repaired later.

Radioactive Coug

7/24/21 2:39pm

And if it's small enough the can might stop the leak as they typically have sealant.

Radioactive Coug

7/24/21 2:34pm

She doesn't do cars. Like at all.

LiveCoug

7/24/21 2:40pm

Many auto parts stores will do some menial things for you. Ask them to put it in

rmsenior

7/24/21 2:43pm

Do it and then see if that fixes it. Could be a leak. Could be a clutch not

WDaddy

7/24/21 2:31pm

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Malathion

7/24/21 2:32pm

LOl. The money isn't the issue.

LiveCoug

7/24/21 2:39pm

Vegas. Blah.

idacoug

7/24/21 2:32pm

If a shop was really trying to scam her, they probably would have started with

crack

7/24/21 2:33pm

They are now saying it's a compressor. Hoo boy.

LiveCoug

7/24/21 2:40pm

Bummer, but if they can fix it right that's better than no AC

Dread Pirate Westley

7/24/21 2:41pm

I thought R-12 was Freon, but R-134a was not actually Freon.

Dread Pirate Westley

7/24/21 2:35pm

Freon is a general term for refrigerants that wasn't initially used for 134A but most people do now.

Radioactive Coug

7/24/21 2:41pm

What car?

jdub

7/24/21 2:45pm

I'm with you that it seems odd that it's the refrigerant, since it was blowing cold before the stop. It's also odd the

jdub

7/24/21 2:51pm

I have also had a case where the condenser coils got dirty and it can’t

AggieWeekendCougar

7/24/21 3:01pm

Good point about the cabin air filter. It's easy to check and replace if needed

Dread Pirate Westley

7/24/21 3:18pm

Is the car perchance a Honda Accord?

semisonic

7/24/21 8:44pm

FYI - if your Accord is a 2018-2020, Honda has announced an extended warranty

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