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Last year the AC quit. I was out of town (Atlanta) had it fixed and the A/C switched over to the new 'Freon Replacement' Repair shop said the compressor had a vapor leak, and the other flanges were leaking (under pressure) Charge lasted about 4 hot months. Now it is

not working again (low 'freon'). I am bracing for worst (replace compressor), anyone know of alternatives, alternative to dealer (Central Bucks area of Pa)

TIA

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I would watch exactly where the leaks occur. Did they identify where it is coming from? Based on that - you'll be able to decide a suitable course of action. I know the alternator in Canada goes for $950 so I'd imagine the compressor cost would be huge as well. That would have to be a last option. It may be able to get repaired - not sure where though .... you'll have to do a search and see what the shop says ... You could potentially save lots of money so spending some time researching it may be worthwhile.

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You can buy the rebuilding kit from Lexus for about $95.00. It includes the compressor top seal (which is usually the culprit) and replace it also. All of the line connections have o-rings which can be ordered and replaced. That should do it.

Last year the AC quit.  I was out of town (Atlanta)  had it fixed and the A/C switched over to the new 'Freon Replacement'  Repair shop said the compressor had a vapor leak, and the other flanges were leaking (under pressure) Charge lasted about 4 hot months. Now it is

not working again (low 'freon').  I am bracing for worst (replace compressor), anyone know of alternatives, alternative to dealer (Central Bucks area of Pa)

TIA

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