Evo IX A/C Problems
Aug 6, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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^^ I'm scared I already killed the internals of the compressor though. I wouldn't mind getting that, but swapping all the stuff out and then to find out the compressor is toast anyway after all is said and done would be a huge bummer.
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Aug 6, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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Question. So After about a week of driving it without a shim, I noticed the compressor itself was making a very large knocking sound ( at one point I thought it was my motor! ). So I thought okay, I need to get a shim added on there asap. I went ahead and ordered a used but working A/C compressor ( always good to have a spare ).
I took the shim out of it as well as the clutch ( it was in better condition ), and added it to my current compressor. The knocking noise started for a while, but after about 30-40 seconds it went away. Now what I do notice, is that the compressor is running all the time. If you shut the A/C off, it remains spinning without disengaging.
Any suggestions/tips appreciated.
I took the shim out of it as well as the clutch ( it was in better condition ), and added it to my current compressor. The knocking noise started for a while, but after about 30-40 seconds it went away. Now what I do notice, is that the compressor is running all the time. If you shut the A/C off, it remains spinning without disengaging.
Any suggestions/tips appreciated.
Aug 7, 2016 | 07:16 AM
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r u 100% sure that the clutch is engaged when u r looking at the drivebelt turning the pully on the compressor? you need some tools for one when working on a/c systems. you a a/c manifold gauge kit and for sure fealer gauges to measure the gap. good thing you have a spare unit to swap.
Aug 8, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Can anyone tell me if they've used this A/C compressor before with success?
http://www.pitstopauto.com/products/...ncer-co-11161t
http://www.pitstopauto.com/products/...ncer-co-11161t
Aug 9, 2016 | 09:41 AM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...l#post11647691
Works GREAT!!!!
No issues so far. comes with the oil already in it. I just bought a 18oz can of 134a and i have cold AC now.
Works GREAT!!!!
No issues so far. comes with the oil already in it. I just bought a 18oz can of 134a and i have cold AC now.
Aug 29, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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So I received the compressor on Friday, and got to work on Saturday replacing it. It was kind of a pain trying to pull the compressor out from the bottom. But I managed.
I got the new A/C compressor installed, and fully vacuumed/charged and is now working with no issues. Here is hopefully to another 5 years with no A/C issues.
Issue for now, is solved.
I got the new A/C compressor installed, and fully vacuumed/charged and is now working with no issues. Here is hopefully to another 5 years with no A/C issues.
Issue for now, is solved.
Aug 29, 2016 | 10:21 AM
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So I received the compressor on Friday, and got to work on Saturday replacing it. It was kind of a pain trying to pull the compressor out from the bottom. But I managed.
I got the new A/C compressor installed, and fully vacuumed/charged and is now working with no issues. Here is hopefully to another 5 years with no A/C issues.
Issue for now, is solved.
I got the new A/C compressor installed, and fully vacuumed/charged and is now working with no issues. Here is hopefully to another 5 years with no A/C issues.
Issue for now, is solved.
Aug 29, 2016 | 10:39 AM
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it was plug & play for me. As I said. I just bought the refrigerant at Walmart and was on my way.
Aug 30, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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Aug 30, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Put about 100 miles so far, and is running like a champ. Great to have A/C again.
PS: I lived in Miami, FL for 29 years until recently. I know what the brutal heat is like lol.
Sep 19, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Does anyone have pictures? I have no idea what the shim looks like and I think I'm having a similar problem. A/C won't blow cold, shop told me the Compressor clutch was not engaging. He measured it somehow and said like the coil was shot or not giving off any voltage. Can anyone explain a little better and maybe post a picture of what exactly I should be looking at?
Sep 19, 2016 | 11:36 PM
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Does anyone have pictures? I have no idea what the shim looks like and I think I'm having a similar problem. A/C won't blow cold, shop told me the Compressor clutch was not engaging. He measured it somehow and said like the coil was shot or not giving off any voltage. Can anyone explain a little better and maybe post a picture of what exactly I should be looking at?
Sep 20, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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Does anyone have pictures? I have no idea what the shim looks like and I think I'm having a similar problem. A/C won't blow cold, shop told me the Compressor clutch was not engaging. He measured it somehow and said like the coil was shot or not giving off any voltage. Can anyone explain a little better and maybe post a picture of what exactly I should be looking at?
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