huge A/C problem...
#1
huge A/C problem...
hey guys, i drive a 2004 dodge stratus r/t 3.0 and have a serious problem with my air conditioning.
first, let me tell you whats going on:
the front panel AC indicator light does not turn on when i push it in, and i dont notice the compressor coming on. i also tried the method of putting the position **** on defrost and still, the compressor doesnt come on.
second, let me tell you what i have done to try and fix it:
i tried switching the relays under the engine compartment around (the 1x1 inch black cube-looking-things)... nothing
i tried switching the 10A fuse in the engine fuse box with a new one, and still nothing
anybody have an idea of what might be going on?
first, let me tell you whats going on:
the front panel AC indicator light does not turn on when i push it in, and i dont notice the compressor coming on. i also tried the method of putting the position **** on defrost and still, the compressor doesnt come on.
second, let me tell you what i have done to try and fix it:
i tried switching the relays under the engine compartment around (the 1x1 inch black cube-looking-things)... nothing
i tried switching the 10A fuse in the engine fuse box with a new one, and still nothing
anybody have an idea of what might be going on?
#2
RE: huge A/C problem...
with a cold eng turn on the a/c. if you don't hear a fan come on your a/c ain't working (unless the fan motor is bad).
most issues come from lack of coolant/refridge (R134a, get it at the parts store). discon the low press switch (the wires going into the bigger of the a/c lines) and jump the wires with a paper clip or something. if everything starts working turn it off as fast as poss. your low on R134a. you can keep on filling the sys up every few days, $$$, or find the leak. 1st try a gasket kit and sealer kit. if that don't work take it to a shop, get a quote first. hope it helps.
most issues come from lack of coolant/refridge (R134a, get it at the parts store). discon the low press switch (the wires going into the bigger of the a/c lines) and jump the wires with a paper clip or something. if everything starts working turn it off as fast as poss. your low on R134a. you can keep on filling the sys up every few days, $$$, or find the leak. 1st try a gasket kit and sealer kit. if that don't work take it to a shop, get a quote first. hope it helps.
#3
#4
I have 2, 2004 dodge stratus's, and what I found was that the switch that controls the vents and A/C has defective solder joints. Use a lope or magnifier to see if the solder joints have separated. Both cars had the same problem. Everyone might want to investigate this before blaming the Compressor or selenoid/fuse.
#5
A/C issues.
I think Mopar had issues with the A/C controls. (I can't find ANY used ones and new ones are $110!) I have an 04 Stratus sedan that first-off had the rear defroster not work intermittantly and now the A/C is inop. I'm going to pull my A/C head head unit out and check for those bad solder joints too!
DH
DH
#6
A/C issues-update.
Well I "fixed" my no-A/C and intermittent rear defroster inop, issue today. I bought an A/C control head out of an 05 Stratus and it fixed both issues. I was about to go buy the on-line Chilton's diag and wiring diagrams for $15 or $20 but I decided to take a chance and get the A/C head for $30 and it fixed it. I hate to toss parts at a problem but sometimes it works.
Like my dad always said there's more than one way to get lucky!!
Like my dad always said there's more than one way to get lucky!!