I have a Pontiac Grand Am, year 2000. Can't seem to get the air conditioner to work. I have tried everything. We have changed the condenser, low valves line, done the leak test and still it will only hold the freon for only 3 days and we are at square one again. I love this car, but it is July and I am in Texas! Help anyone out there have any suggestions other than just sell, what are my options? Anything the mechanics might be over looking?
2006-06-30 13:33:10 · 8 answers · asked by Introspective Girl 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
As an ASE, Chevrolet, and Cadillac master Technician for almost 15 yrs, the best way to search out this leak is to add R134A compatible tracer dye to the system when you charge it again. Sometimes you will be able to find the leak within 24 hrs or so of running the system, you need to circulate the dye throughout the system, it will find the leak area as the refridgerent is leaking out. You will need to use special high intensity UV light with a special pair of glasses in order to see the tracer dye. Most reputable shops are useing this method. If I had to guess as to which areas to look at most closely, it would be the front seal on the compressor and the evaporator. Most GM compressors are notorious for leaking at the case halves(if that style) and the front seals. Word of caution, only allow a professional to try to replace the front seal on the compressot as there are several special tools needed to perform this job. As for the evaporator, check your vents, both dash and floorboard and your drain tube coming out the firewall on the passenger side for traces of the dye. This will hint at a leaking evaporator. Grand Ams are bad for these. Good luck in your search.
2006-06-30 14:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by cyclelover36 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2000 Pontiac Grand Am Gt Problems
2017-01-20 14:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That must be the curse of the Pontiac Grand Am. I had air conditioner problems with 1997 model that I owned. I experienced the identical problem that you did.The service advisor at the dealership told me that the only cure was to replace the compressor. I replaced the compressor, all the hoses and belts. I did not have any other trouble after that. I am so glad that it was still under warranty because those parts were expensive coming from the dealer.
2006-07-05 11:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you have a leak. The question now is where? Take it to a specialist, not your average mechanic, have him run a vaccuum test first. This will do 2 things - it will remove everything from the system (including bad gases that have leaked in) and will tell you if your system is tight. If it does not hold vaccuum then it is not tight. The intake hissing may help pinpoint where the leak is. If not the next step is a flourescent dye that glows under blacklight. Once the leak is found then the job gets easier.
2006-06-30 13:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By your description you obviously have a severe leak somewhere in the system. As a mechanic for a long time I can tell you the best way to find a leak is to have fluorescent dye added to your system the next time you have it charged and then within a few days have it checked again using an UV light which most good shops or dealerships should have. Within days if you have a leak it should be very easy to find by this method and then repaired.good luck.
2006-06-30 13:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Priority Action Part Type Cause
1 Inspect Belt Incorrectly routed, adjusted(tensioned), missing or worn drive belt(s).
3 Inspect A/C Clutch Coil Damaged or faulty air conditioning clutch coil (fails to energize and engage air conditioning clutch).
4 Inspect A/C Clutch Air conditioning compressor clutch not engaging.
5 Inspect A/C Compressor Refrigerant in system is low, contaminated, or restricted.
6 Inspect A/C Compressor & Clutch Damaged or faulty a/c compressor and/or clutch, low oil level.
7 Inspect A/C Condenser Refrigerant in system is low due to leaking air conditioning condenser.
8 Inspect A/C Expansion Valve Damaged or restricted air conditioning expansion valve or capillary tube.
9 Inspect A/C Accumulator Damaged, clogged, or restricted A/C accumulator/receiver drier.
2006-06-30 13:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are the pressures int eh correct ranges and are the fans working properly excessively high pressure can caused the freon to blow out of the high pressure release valve did any one put die in it to look for leaks?
2006-07-02 06:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a bad blower motor. I know that the dealer tens to be expensive but your best bet is to take it to the dealer.
2006-07-03 16:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by mushu9278 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋