Used A/C compressor ok to use? Shop says risky?

A used one may not last very long because if air gets into the compressor it can react and eat away at the seals while it is out of the car.

Is a used air conditioning compressor hazardous? - PriusChat

The only thing considered hazardous in an AC compressor is the refrigerant. It is hazardous to the environment because it is an ozone depleter.

Is finding a used air compressor for a vehicle a smart decision or ...

Here in our shops we perform hundreds of AC repairs each year and many include replacement compressors. I can't think of a circumstance ...

Buying used AC compressor from Pick and Pull... what is ... - Reddit

Your best bet at this point is to replace the condenser along with the drier. Neither of these parts is flushable. Remove the evaporator and ...

Should I attempt to replace my a/c compessor myself?

You don't need to replace the entire compressor, meaning that you DON'T have to discharge the refrigerant and it is perfectly feasable and legal for you to ...

Warning Signs Your Car AC Compressor is Going Bad

Physical damage to the compressor or its clutch could be an indication of an internal problem. Same thing with corrosion. Moisture is the enemy of your car's AC ...

Is AC compressor install a DIY job? - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

If there's refrigerant left in the system, recapture ought to be a consideration (for legal/environmental reasons mainly). There is also the ...

Symptoms & Signs of a Bad A/C Compressor | A/C Contractors

Some air compression problems can be potentially harmful to you and your family: If refrigerant leaks out of your air conditioner, the puddles ...

Reusing an air conditioner compressor - YouTube

Re-using the compressor from a broken 8000 btu/hr window air conditioner. Nice and quiet, took it up to 250 PSI, but can probably go much ...

What happens if you disconnect the AC lines from the compressor?

Enough you cannot get things sealed back up before it's gone. In order to do work properly on an AC system, you should have the refrigerant ...

A/C FAQs | Answer all your questions - AC Pro

When you overcharge your vehicle's A/C system, a pressure cut-off switch is activated to stop the A/C compressor from running. In turn, this will cause the ...

4 Reasons To Avoid DIY Car Air Conditioner Recharge Kits

What's more, many of today's newest cars use the latest refrigerant called R-1234yf. You cannot mix refrigerant types, and putting the wrong refrigerant in your ...

Air-conditioning dos and don'ts: Refrigerants and the law - Hagerty

Second, as you'll see below, if you have to perform work on an A/C system that has refrigerant in it, it is illegal to vent the refrigerant (to ...

Car AC Not Working? How to Fix Common Air Conditioning Problems

If the clutch is not engaging and the system has refrigerant, use a voltmeter to check for voltage getting to the compressor. ... used at your own risk.

9 Reasons Your Car's A/C Isn't Blowing Cold Air - CARFAX

If this key component fails, the entire air conditioning system is down. The compressor could have a bad clutch, which is a less-serious repair.

A/C Compressor Failure | BMW i3 Forum

Hello All, Long-term lurker here, making my first post. I just wanted to share my air conditioning story and say that anyone who's having ...

AC Compressor Recommendation - Nissan Pathfinder Forum

Rebuilds can be junk right out of the box. Total hit/miss like anything else. I'd call a shop you trust and ask what they recommend using.

A/C compressor kicks on and off every 10-15 seconds | Honda Pilot

Did it with a buddy from church who used to be a mechanic. After the charge, it worked fine. DO NOT USE ONE OF THOSE "DIY" FREON CANS FROM THE ...

Has anyone done an electric A/C compressor conversion? Noise ...

I think that it would. Pay attention to what oils are being used in the VA system with this. They use PAG oils not POE as this electric unit ...

Bad AC Compressor TSB - Subaru Crosstrek and XV Forums

It basically says that the AC compressors used in these years can fail and make bad noises. I have read of this happening to lots of others online on various ...