I have a 2000 Chevy Prizm, same exact car as the Corolla. I discovered that the AC wasn't working, so I tried to recharge it. The compressor came on and would blow cold air only during the process of recharging. After I shut everything off and removed the charging hose, I would hear a slight and steady hiss, which I figured was the refrigerant leaking out. After that, no more cold air.
The hiss seems to come from the area where the high and low lines are.
So my question is, where and what should I look for as the source of the leak? I've heard from shop guys who say it could be anything from a leaking hose or O ring ($60) to the compressor ($500-$800+). I am totally fine with paying to replace a hose or O ring, but I don't have the money to replace the compressor or condenser. Any suggestions?
The hiss seems to come from the area where the high and low lines are.
So my question is, where and what should I look for as the source of the leak? I've heard from shop guys who say it could be anything from a leaking hose or O ring ($60) to the compressor ($500-$800+). I am totally fine with paying to replace a hose or O ring, but I don't have the money to replace the compressor or condenser. Any suggestions?