You fuck up your system. The moment you disconnect the AC lines, you will be blasted with a crap ton of dangerous chemicals. That line is under pressure.
@@vv6292 its oil & relatively harmless refrigerant. Though youre not supposed to release it, what happens when theres a leak? Its not R12 or R22 or anything.
two things on removing fan assembly, removing the aluminum heat shield for motor closer to compressor 1st, and move the battery a bit; otherwise, it is impossible. On compressor, two out of four nuts need 12mm deep socket.
I'm from Indonesia, if the light from the AC button blinks, the clutch magnet doesn't work, the current in the socket isn't there, think "what are you wearing ... the car is an old Toyota Camry, please enlighten me, uncle
Just did this yesterday; fan was easier to install with battery & tray removed. Wish I had done it for removal. I'm surprised you said you had no oil in the new compressor. My Denso had 120 ml.
2300 seems a bit high but it depends on what parts are getting replaced. Most shops will not replace just the compressor because there is risk that debris got inside other AC components. Shops will most likely want to replace the condenser, dryer, and compressor. Figure in the cost of freon evacuation and refill. It adds up. Average is around $1500.
@@happywrenching yeah thats what I was guessing too I have yet to price check around. My internal bearing is failing inside the compressor diagnosed at toyota dealership. Thanks 4 the reply!
How come no ac oil came out of either compressor,i thought they come pre filled? If not you dont need to add oil since they didn't have any in the new one?
great video! is the drier comes with the condenser or it is a separate unit? should i also replace the expansion valve? could you please share the link for replacing the condenser? thank much.
Hi my name is Juan Lamboy I have a question regardless of the topic. When you replace a compressor, it is necessary to always change the condenser, the dryer and the TXV or only in some cases? Because I understand when you open a AC system you always need to change the dryer, but what about the condenser and the TXV
I have the same 2010 4 cyl Camry. Getting estimates and most shops are using a ''link'' to get pricing/parts and I guess instructions? Anyway, two of the shops said the bumper and radiator have to come off. Can you think of a reason why, unless they are just looking at the pricing/parts link? Have any ideas what my issue may be>>> My AC is ice cold, but rattling sound when AC is on. Speed up engine and sound gets louder. Turn compressor off and just run the blower & sound goes away. 2 AC Repair shops said it was the compressor (just listening) w/out detailed diagnosis. Over $2,000.00. 3rd garage said it might just be a bad Tensioner, which would be much less. Still looking for video with similar problem and sound. Good video. Wish I had repair skills:) Do you use that parts/pricing link? I'm curious if it cost to look at it.
Most likely the A/C compressor clutch going out or the compressor itself. I think most shop won't go through the trouble of repairing the compressor and will instead push to replace the whole compressor. Not sure what link that is but the average for this job is like $1,500.
@@happywrenching Do you have the link of you replacing the condenser? I looked but must of overlooked it in your library. No bumper or radiator removal for compressor or condenser removal? $1,500 was the price I was given by the shop that I'm going with, but I don't think that included the condenser. You mentioned that the condenser is usually replaced along with the compressor. I checked with the shop today and that software for automobile repair shops is called ''Mitchell 1''
Shops make a profit on parts including r134 ($20 from walmart vs more than $200) and labor, and they prefer to replace every thing in the system with new parts. It's not surprise the cost can be $2,000. Ten years ago, I replaced a locked up compressor on an Avalon with an eBay one, it worked 5 years when I sold the car. I had to pay a shop $250 for system vacuum and r134. I am replacing the compressor on my 2010 Camry. I am going to buy a vacuum pump and gauge instead from Amazon and fill it myself.
@@swllz Most every shop said it was the compressor. I had it changed, along with the condenser/dryer. Compressor was making the noise. It was around $1,800.00. I'm also having the Serpentine Belt replaced, since they had to take it off anyway for the repair & I have 120k miles on it. Noise went away, but the AC does not get ice cold in a minute or two like it did before repair, so I have to bring it back again. Hope it just needs more freon, but seems like they should of tested that during repair. The mechanic forgot to replace Serpentine Belt during repair. What a pain. I guess it could of been worse....but I would of preferred EVERYTHING repaired correctly the first time...especially for such an expensive & important repair. Was hoping for the weather to cool a little to test AC but it still should get cold much faster then having to drive 10 miles or 10 minutes. It was ice cold before the repair, since I had just added freon about 3 months ago.
@@waynelynch3862 I hear you. I was afraid to have dealer/or garage to replace compressor. Two cans of freon will be $200 at walmart. Dealer will charge $250 to $300 for them. Dealer cost for the compressor will be $300 to $400 dollar. The rest will be labor and shop cost. Replacing serpentine belt is a 10 minutes job for mechanics. The belt is around $25. On my 2010 Camry there are two serpentine belts to replace, I replaced them for 30 min after watching you tube.. I am replacing AC compressor on my 2010 Camry. The tow of the bottom screws are rusted and seized. I also broke one of the screw. It took me two weeks to remove them. I then installed an eBay purchased used compressor. Added freon after vacuumed the system with an Amazon purchased pump. The compressor does not work. I had to remove the compressor for return. The 2nd time is easier than the 1st time.
Can I have a garage purge the system of R34A, replace the compressor and condenser, leave the AC off and drive a couple miles back to the shop to have them fill it back up with R34A? Would that short drive with no refrigerant damage anything?
Probably around $400 to $700 depending on difficulty of car installation and removal and if other components need replacing like belts,coolant, and condenser. then also add the cost of parts to this amount. So look at spending $1K to $1.5K with parts and labor at a repair shop.
@@flightheory4676 Ok, good to know. Did you replace the condenser? I think I will since my compressor is beginning to make some scraping sounds and I'm worried about metal debris. I'll check the compressor oil first for metal bits.
@@geecrawdad I didn't replace the condenser, my customers ac system wasn't worn to that extent. Since your compressor is making a noise like that it's best to replace the condenser to prevent clogs. Also, you would have to remove the bumper to gain access to the condenser, very easy to do.
