I took my 98 GMC Jimmy in to get the a/c serviced. The dealer said it needed a whole new a/c compressor. He quoted me 1800 parts and labor. What is this part about? Thanks
2007-12-11 14:13:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Who does it cost so much to repair?
2007-12-11 14:21:06 · update #1
That is too high for just a compressor. The parts would be ~ 700, and labor 300-400... I had the compressor and accumlator on my 97 GMC replaced and I was out the door at $1000.
The compressor is part of the air conditioning system. It pumps freon through the A/C system to provide you with cold air during the summer, and to dry the humid air inside the cab during the winter when your defroster is on.
2007-12-11 14:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by boogie_4wheel 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Like Herman said. More info, it's under the hood, attached to the engine, driven by a belt, and a major part of your a/c. It is expensive to replace, 1800 sounds like a lot, I'd get a couple of quotes from different mechanics. Ask friends, coworkers who they trust if you don't have a trusted mechanic.
2007-12-11 22:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by okie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the part that makes the air cold. You have to have it if you want air conditioning. I'd get a second opinion, though--$1800 seems a bit on the high side for that.
2007-12-11 22:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by spunk113 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This part compresses the freon to remove the heat from the cabin
2007-12-11 22:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by Herman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
air compressor for the air conditioning unit
2007-12-12 09:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by john.6551 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AC don't blow cold without it!! However you may be able to get it fixed a little cheaper by shopping around. Just make sure you go to a reputable shop.
2007-12-11 22:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by fallen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yup, what herman said!
2007-12-11 22:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by happywjc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋