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luke1834 · 01-30-2012, 07:18 AM

Well...I feel like an idiot. After taking the car to my local indp. shop, the diagnosis was a faulty A/C Compressor. The compressor was kicking on/off rapidly once the pressure built to a certain point and would cause the "surging" effect while driving. It started to cause the engine to stall while at idle while the mechanic was testing it. Shop quoted $1100 to replace the compressor...im thinking about DIY and will be waiting until the weather warms a bit. Anyone tried this particular job?

Driving the car (without the compressor and with the refrigerant removed) and it runs great once more...

Thanks for the helpful tips

01-30-2012, 07:18 AM	#8
luke1834 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	Shop Response Well...I feel like an idiot. After taking the car to my local indp. shop, the diagnosis was a faulty A/C Compressor. The compressor was kicking on/off rapidly once the pressure built to a certain point and would cause the "surging" effect while driving. It started to cause the engine to stall while at idle while the mechanic was testing it. Shop quoted $1100 to replace the compressor...im thinking about DIY and will be waiting until the weather warms a bit. Anyone tried this particular job? Driving the car (without the compressor and with the refrigerant removed) and it runs great once more... Thanks for the helpful tips