How do you check AC compressor?

[mrnickleye]

Originally Posted by scruffboy

My AC does not work. F'n car is hotter n hell. The guy who sold it to me said it needed a shot of freon (the old stuff, a shop by my house said they can convert it for 135 dollars, hows that sound?). Anyway, how do I know if the compressor is working? I would hate to just fill it with freon and then have some other problem. Any help.

Scruff

Me too....oh...no..that's not me, thats the other guys answers...sorry!

Now then...
My A/C (converted to R134a 3 years ago) will freeze you out. It sits between 40* & 45*. I keep a pocket thermometer in the center vent.

The shop will test the system for leaks, electrical operation, and if it will work. If there is an obvious leak, they are not allowed to leave the freon in the system.

Ask questions, and throw it out to them about "what if".

At my shop, If the system seems ok, and we convert and charge it up, and then discover a leak, or some other problem (like the compressor is bad, or very noisy), and you don't want to fix it, we will suck back out the R134a and not charge the customer for it. The only charge would be for the conversion kit ($40), and the service fee ($50).

Its a gamble, like the rest of life. And $$$$$$ make life's gamble easier to handle when you lose.