hey all,
Late last summer my A/C started having problems in my 1995 Camry 4Cyl. A loud noise came from under the hood (the compressor I assume) when I would engage the A/C switch, though only when the car was warmed up, not necessarily right after a cold start. Also the engage light on the A/C switch is blinking. Also the A/C does not blow cold (duh)
Took it to a mechanic that I trust and seems to think the compressor needs to be replaced, as the belts and everything else seem ok, but he's an honest guy and recommends I get a second opinion. I also believe it's unlikely are no leaks in the A/C system as I had it tested 4 or 5 years ago.
My questions to the forum are:
1) Does this sound like the compressor is busted? Could it be anything else, say the clutch? Any other tests that could be useful here?
2) There are many non-Toyota replacement compressors out there (ie ebay), are any worth a salt? A new one from Toyota is like $400, was hoping to hopefully do it for cheaper (though I love this car and will spend the money)
Thanks in advance for any help or comments
Cheers,
Ben
Brooklyn, NY
Late last summer my A/C started having problems in my 1995 Camry 4Cyl. A loud noise came from under the hood (the compressor I assume) when I would engage the A/C switch, though only when the car was warmed up, not necessarily right after a cold start. Also the engage light on the A/C switch is blinking. Also the A/C does not blow cold (duh)
Took it to a mechanic that I trust and seems to think the compressor needs to be replaced, as the belts and everything else seem ok, but he's an honest guy and recommends I get a second opinion. I also believe it's unlikely are no leaks in the A/C system as I had it tested 4 or 5 years ago.
My questions to the forum are:
1) Does this sound like the compressor is busted? Could it be anything else, say the clutch? Any other tests that could be useful here?
2) There are many non-Toyota replacement compressors out there (ie ebay), are any worth a salt? A new one from Toyota is like $400, was hoping to hopefully do it for cheaper (though I love this car and will spend the money)
Thanks in advance for any help or comments
Cheers,
Ben
Brooklyn, NY