That behavior could be because of being low on Freon. It’s normal to lose a couple % per year. So if it’s never been recharged, that’s probably what’s wrong.

 

It’s normal to lose a couple % per year. So if it’s never been recharged, that’s probably what’s wrong.

I keep hearing that, but my Camry still has the original charge and components and arctic air.

 

Ok thanks going to get checked out tomorrow

 

[QUOTE="Guswinfield, post: 14351975, member: 1243837"Ok thanks going to get checked out tomorrow[/QUOTE]

I don't recommend going to the parts store and trying to use a top up can when you don't know what you're doing.

It's best to get a shop to check pressure with proper gauges.

Also check the tightness of the AC belt, it might be as little as that.

 

Above advise is good - compressor will kick off when either LOW or TOO HIGH on the Freon charge. Belt being loose, as stated above will not allow the compressor to turn at high enough RPM's to maintain proper pressure. I would also not advise to use an AutoParts store top-off can - you can actually make the problem worse or damage your compressor. Then you will REALLY HAVE TO PAY!! Good luck!

 

This is out of the Camry Service Manual.
Blinking of A/C indicator
1. *1 ECM
*2 A/C amplifier
2. Thermistor
3. Compressor

*1: 5S–FE Engine Models
*2: 1MZ–FE Engine Models

 

Update.. Appreciate all advice and help got in car for a drive turned on a/c and everything is back to normal now all of sudden .. been driving for the past hr still solid a/c light and compressor kicking in and out btw I had to replace leaking Radiator cap a couple days ago maybe something dealing with that

 

Update.. Appreciate all advice and help got in car for a drive turned on a/c and everything is back to normal now all of sudden .. been driving for the past hr still solid a/c light and compressor kicking in and out btw I had to replace leaking Radiator cap a couple days ago maybe something dealing with that

It’ll come back. Mine did that for a while and eventually the ac compressor died. Had to get it replaced. It would work sometimes then not. The more stress it was under like 100 degree days it just ended it. Your radiator cap has nothing to do with your ac system.

 

Glad to hear it self fixed!
When I drive my 99 through standing water during winter rainstorm the belt slips, the AC light blinks and every interior window fogs solid, once belt heats from friction and catches AC light stops blinking, windows clear and I'm good to go..