I have a clog somewhere in my car's ac system. Im not sure if it a gas or an oil clog. A mechanic drained all the freon gas so right now my ac system has nothing in it.
Anyway, I was wondering if there is a product which could unclog my AC?
Also, I had a mechanic look at...So I am fairly sure it is not a leak. The AC ran well for a while...then all of a sudden the Low side pressure shot up. The mechanic said he suspects I have a clog from not using my AC all winter.
2007-06-14 05:53:16 · 2 answers · asked by PdT 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The car is a 1996 mustang V6. Not sure what the pressure ratings were, mechanic said they just shot up. Estimated $300 - $400 to fix it!
2007-06-14 07:37:36 · update #1
Refrigerant flow may get restricted ONLY if their is garbage in the system. For example, a compressor is coming apart and sends metal debris throughout. A more realistic possibility is a sticking valve either inside the compressor or the pressure control valve. Some vehiles - like chrysler - use those while gm uses orifice tube that has a very fine screen which gets clogged first.
The reason it is recommended to use AC from time to time is to keep internal components, specifically compressor, and seals lubricated, not to prevent it from clogging.
It most certainly would've helped if you shared with us what kind of vehicle we are talking about and what exact pressure readings were.
2007-06-14 06:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a clogged inline filter, known as a "drier" in an ac unit. With the system charged, and running, follow the lines looking for a spot where it starts showing ice on the line, continue following to where the ice suddenly stops, that's the restricted or "clogged" spot.
2007-06-14 06:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋