my AC's broke

[donkim1]

searched for a thread everywhere since i figured it was a common problem, but i didn't find it so i guess i'm the only one dumb enough to ask questions about it

as mentioned, my ac is broken. when i turn it on and turn the temp down all the way to 60, it just blows air like a fan. my heater although, still works like a champ, dunno if that makes a difference.

i'm guessing i might have a freon problem, might have a leak or what not. is it possible that maybe i just ran out? does that really happen often? if its a leak, i'd assume that something is cracked and how much of a pain is that to deal with? what else can be wrong?

any help anyone can give me i'd appreciate

[JeromeS13]

You probably have a leak somewhere. You need to take it to a reputable shop that performs AC work.

[tollboothwilley]

If you are running an aftermarket intake there have been some known issues with rubbing on the High Pressure line. Take a look at that...it should be right by where the MAF sensor is.

If you have the 2003-2004 there is also a common issue with the BOSE headunit/AC controls. I doubt this is your problem from what you described though..

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

The first think I would do is go to a auto parts shop and purchase a can of freon and fill up your system. it will work for a little and if it stops being cold. You will know that you have a leak.

If it stays cold... then you fixed the problem! But some shops will tell you that you need a lot of stuff when you might just have a leak. if it gets cool for a little you will know that the compressor is still working. so don't let them tell you that you need a new one!

DJ

[pfarmer]

The first think I would do is go to a auto parts shop and purchase a can of freon and fill up your system. it will work for a little and if it stops being cold. You will know that you have a leak.

If it stays cold... then you fixed the problem! But some shops will tell you that you need a lot of stuff when you might just have a leak. if it gets cool for a little you will know that the compressor is still working. so don't let them tell you that you need a new one!

DJ

He could have a seal leak on the compressor so the leak could require replacement. However if the car had been sitting it is not unheard of for a compressor seal to allow a leak and then be able to seal when the system is refilled after bleeding and placed in service.

Perry

[SVTCOBRA]

From my experiences, most AC's leak some over time.Is the compressor coming on?? Can you hear it cycling?If it's not blowing cold air, be careful running it. If it is out of freon, then it's out of oil and could hurt the compressor.Take it to a shop you trust. If the compressor is cycling, I would think they would add more freon to see if that cures it.

[donkim1]

thanks alot for all of your replies. i got a friend who owns his own shop so i'll be taking my car to him when he comes back from vacation

my car does have a AEM cold air intake so i'll take a look at the thing that guy said hahaha (i'm gonna have to write it down what he said before i take a look)

and i do have a 2003 and as mention, my heat does work so i doubt it has anything to do witht he BOSE cross wiring or something something haha, i'm bad at this

again thanks for all of your helps, love club nico =)

[donkim1]

knowing what not to do, just as important what to do, cause i do run it sometimes just because a fan is better than a window on some of the hotter days

[donkim1]

so i found out that my compressor is broke and i need to replace it. i'm broke so i'm buying the part used, do i have to replace it with a 2003 compressor or can i use other years?

i'd appreciate any response

[pfarmer]

so i found out that my compressor is broke and i need to replace it. i'm broke so i'm buying the part used, do i have to replace it with a 2003 compressor or can i use other years?

i'd appreciate any response

I dont' know how the compressor is configured but every time my Dad would work on a/c compressors he always made the move to replace the seals. I would consider doing this depending on how the Infiniti compressor is configured since it is easier off the car than on and it is not unusual for a leak at this location on compressors out of use for awhile.

Perry

[donkim1]

I dont' know how the compressor is configured but every time my Dad would work on a/c compressors he always made the move to replace the seals. I would consider doing this depending on how the Infiniti compressor is configured since it is easier off the car than on and it is not unusual for a leak at this location on compressors out of use for awhile.

Perry

i have a guy, who i really really trust with my car, who says that i have to have my compressor changed out, no if an or buts, and told me that since my car already has some 75k miles on it, it'd be alot cheaper and just as good, as getting a used one. i've found some compressors from '04-'06 models that are cheaper than alot of the '03 ones i've seen. these are all salvaged parts but i don't wanna buy unless i know its gonna work