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Old 08-01-2006, 01:35 PM
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Default new alternator - NO A/C!!

I replaced the alternator on my '96 and afterward my A/C stopped working. I don't see the corelation, but has anyone experienced a similar experience? I took the car to Firestone for an alignment and A/C check and their "top" technician (ahem) could not find the problem...they did tell me my system was full and they could find no leaks, and mentioned something about either the compressor or condenser not getting power. Any ideas before I take this b¡tch to the dealer - it's too hot for this sh¡t.
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Default Re: new alternator - NO A/C!! (Tim2179)

Is the belt still on it, which might have been taken off when your alternator was replaced if they replaced the belt also.

If thats not it, then i would check the relay underneath the bumper cover.
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Default Re: new alternator - NO A/C!! (RIP Indian Larry)

Belt is on...

I found what i think is the relay - behind the bumper in between the hood latch and the valve cover/chassis ground wire - but it's all hooked up. How would I check it?


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Default Re: new alternator - NO A/C!! (Tim2179)

Might be to your condenser fan. Plug it in and see what happens. Can you see the compressor clicking on when you press the AC button?
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When I hit the A/C button, I hear a chirp from the engine bay and the RPM raises slightly...
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If you hear a chirp when you turn on the a/c you will probably want to check the tension of the a/c belt. If it is on their tightly, your compressor probably has something wrong with it.
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Well it's not a loud "chirp" -- with my drivers door open and the hood up, I can hear the belt engage, as normal.
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I had an issue similar to the one you are having except I would hear a chirp when I was driving with the a/c on. I solved this by replacing the compressor and haven't had a problem since.
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Default Re: new alternator - NO A/C!! (Uncle Willie)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Uncle Willie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If thats not it, then i would check the relay underneath the bumper cover.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ended up being a bad relay. A/C works great now.
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