eli2k Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I was trying to use the AC the other day and then noticed that it did not turn on. Usually if I'm idle, and I switch on the AC, the engine RPM would change a bit, and I can hear some stuff going on in the car that signals the turning on of the AC. But now, if I press the AC button, the LED lights up, but nothing happens to the AC, so it keeps blowing warm air. This is on an ES300 1992. Before I take it to the shop later, I was hoping if anyone can come up with hypotheses of what might be wrong and if it's simple to fix. I've read in previous posts if the compressor goes out it's 1000-2000 right there. =/ Thanks, - Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3ffr3y Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have a 1993 ES300. Did you ever figure out what was wrong? Mine is doing the exact same thing. I can't hear the compressor come on, no cold air and I live in VERY warm area where I need the A/C. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA in KC Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I was trying to use the AC the other day and then noticed that it did not turn on. Usually if I'm idle, and I switch on the AC, the engine RPM would change a bit, and I can hear some stuff going on in the car that signals the turning on of the AC. But now, if I press the AC button, the LED lights up, but nothing happens to the AC, so it keeps blowing warm air. This is on an ES300 1992. Before I take it to the shop later, I was hoping if anyone can come up with hypotheses of what might be wrong and if it's simple to fix. I've read in previous posts if the compressor goes out it's 1000-2000 right there. =/Thanks, - Eli The compressor could be low on refrigerant. If there is not enough it will not come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbutz1 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I had my AC system checked at the beginning of last summer (all clear) and then just had refrigerant added. It worked fine. Now it does not appear to be working at all, though the compressor was obviously working all through the Chicago winter for defrost. Does this mean I just need to charge it up again...I thought that was supposed to last for a couple years. Perhaps there is a leak now? Nooooooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX300 skier Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've got the exact same problem. eli2k and j3ffr3y, much appreciated if you can post what you ended up finding out was the cause. I'm sure you've had it fixed by now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbogosia Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If you had to have refridgerant added that you have a leak. That stuff can last forever as long as it doesn't leak out. I had my AC system checked at the beginning of last summer (all clear) and then just had refrigerant added. It worked fine. Now it does not appear to be working at all, though the compressor was obviously working all through the Chicago winter for defrost. Does this mean I just need to charge it up again...I thought that was supposed to last for a couple years. Perhaps there is a leak now? Nooooooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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