AC- PERFORMANCE (HELP)

[mjb457]

[:I]MY '03 PT is out of the basic 3year warranty.The AC doesnt seem to performing as it used to.It blows cool but not cold air anymore & it takes a while to cool & never gets as cold as it did before.HELP with suggestions so I dont get taken by the dealer since its cash from me deal now! Thanks for all help and ideas (40K mile-3 1/2 years old) [8)]

[MX-5]

quote:Originally posted by mjb457

[:I]I dont get taken by the dealer since its cash from me deal now.

Why go to a dealership?
Any competent garage can test & repair your A/C system.
I do a lot of A/C work this time of year. The PT is a simple system.

[bobs turbo pt]

sounds like you are low on freon

[mjb457]

[8)]thanks I have an Apt to evacuate & recharge system & check for leaks.....he says $110.00 total....price ok????? thanks again,,MJB[8]

[MX-5]

quote:Originally posted by mjb457

he says $110.00 total....price ok?????

My shop does basic A/C charge, dye, pressure tests for $89.95
Are you still going to a dealership?

[fritz_t_coyote]

quote:Originally posted by mjb457

[8)]thanks I have an Apt to evacuate & recharge system & check for leaks.....he says $110.00 total....price ok????? thanks again,,MJB[8]

110$ is in the ballpark for AC service in NYC with all the taxes and environmental fees.

But: 'total' price will not be determined until after they find out how much it is going to cost to fix the leak... is it 'tighten this connection a smidge' or is is 'replace this bad compressor'?

Which, as the Tappet Brothers like to point out, may depend on when the next boat payment is due.

I STRONGLY suggest you ask your neighbors, co-workers, etc. to recommend a local independent mechanic you can trust.

[bobs turbo pt]

where in new york are you ?? let me know i might be able to direct you to a good auto shop

[mjb457]

[8D]Ok I finally got a dealer price of $89.99 to check & recharge fully.(not bad) but,,,, I got a temp(HVAC ) gauge & it is 45-50* coming out the center vent! That is on recirculate.....Its been very hot here 95* & humid.... Ive been running it on the intake vent,, changed to recirculate & much cooler..any other tips?????[8)]

[MX-5]

If you have a nearly 50 degree temperature drop from ambient, your system is working perfectly.
No home system could get a drop of 50 degrees.

[bobs turbo pt]

sounds like its working fine [?]