TROGDOR! Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Having some trouble with the A/C in my RX- it's the typical turbo system with the square compressor sitting outside the alternator. The system was totally dry from when the engine was removed. Yesterday I installed an R134a retrofit kit and charged the system. It worked great, nice and cold. Today I used it on my lunch break from work, and it was still ice cold and strong- until 15 minutes on the road. The A/C compressor suddenly disengaged as if I turned the switch off. Still can't get it to come on. The switch on the dash seems to be working properly (Still adjusts the vents) and the system still has a full charge. All fuses are in good shape. I'm no pro when it comes to A/C systems, and this one already has me stumped. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Check the power at the fuse and relay for the compressor. I think they are mounted at on the right hand strut tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROGDOR! Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 I swear, it's teasing me. The air worked this morning on the way to work. At lunch it didn't work. On the way home, it worked again, and kept blowing nice and cold through all of my errands tonight. What the crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedras Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Yes, that's my problem exactly. Nice and cold when it's working, engine slows to a crawl just like it should but then decides to quite working for weeks. L Lucky for you, in your case it's just hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 who needs a/c, neither of my cars have it, the rx doesnt even have the pump, lines, or anything from the stock a/c set up. just roll the windows down and drive fast, youll be happy that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedras Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Apparently you have never been in Florida during the summer... Anyway, there's always a point where I'd like to sit back and enjoy some artificial chill. Something else, the voltage meter will drop when I hit the AC, even though I still don't get any cold air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 i can survive without a/c, not that i enjoy the heat, but i can survive. granted, today is hot enough that i dont want to even go drive around town like i do when im bored. its around 97* as of like 10 minutes ago when i was out. now i remember why i like fall weather. as for the voltage drop, its most likely because the compressor's electromagnet is trying to engage the the pully to run the compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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