Ac Compressor Is Going Bad...

[ThunderRiver]

Well, AC is working on my car, but it is causing a lot of noise from the AC clutch, so I sent my car back to Lexus dealer for a 45 bucks inspection.

They told me that the AC compressor is going bad. Also, since my car is 1994 LS400, it is abit old, so when they tried to separate the Clutch assembly from the compressor, they could not get the clutch off the compressor (they couldn't pull out the magnetic bar). Thus, when they replace my ac compressor, I would need a new clutch assembly as well.

Here is a list of stuff she said I would need to replace if I want the repair done at Lexus of Ann Arbor dealer:

1 A/C Compressor (Part# 88320-50040-84) - $1300

1 A/C Receiver/Dryer (Part# 88470-50050) - $165

3 134A (Part# 00263-00134) - $21 each or $63 for all three

+ Oil (Part# 08885-09109) - $60

1 Clutch Assembly (Part# 88410-50040) - $300

+ Tax.. = whooping $2533.96

Does that price really sound reasonable? The way I look at it is that it actually costs too much on the A/C Compressor part.. if I can get it somewhere for a cheaper price, that would definitely cut down the cost a bit more. Any suggestions? Thanks!

No A/C for me at this moment as A/C is connected to one of the main belt, so if A/C Compressor refuses to work, it may cause the car engine to stall.

[tansupplyman]

one thing: 134A shouldn't be over $10.

go on line to price parts: www.irontoad.com

and others

also why not go to an A/C repair shop and get prices---a Lexus is no different than something else !!!! most of the time the compressors are generic.

other words look around.

[ThunderRiver]

Well, I went there earlier, but it didn't show the price quote for the stuff I listed, especially 134A or A/C Compressor for that matter.

[RFeldes]

http://www.auto-air-compressor.com/filter.htm these guys will fix you up for around $250.00

[RFeldes]

Sorry, just checked and they are quoting $299.00

[RFeldes]

I did mine and changed to R12A for about $8.00 a can and it puts out cooler air. They also have the oil. Belts Plus, Lake Charles, La. 337-436-7698

[tansupplyman]

ck this

http://www.maxifrig.com

[VBdenny]

I guess I'll hold onto that 30lbs jug of R-12 I have. Bought it several years ago at Costco for $89

[tansupplyman]

thunder--forget the Maxifrig--You already have 134A; had to look back on an old post to see what year LS you had --'94!!!! thought maybe you were converting also.

[obergc]

give these guys a call if you want reasonably priced a/c components for a Lexus. Those prices are outrageous.

http://www.auto-air-compressor.com/

[Zdeno]

I did my A/C month ago. I bought the compressor

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33543

It came with one year warranty and works good. Also after I won the auction they ofer me the drier for about $25.

[ThunderRiver]

Thanks guys for all the useful info. I will look into them this weekend.

The more I think about what she told me.. the more I think it is odd.

She said that if A/C compressor breaks down, it can stall the engine. It really doesn't sound like a Lexus design to me.

Maybe they were just trying to scare me to get my money.

But seriously though, if I don't fix it soon, how does it affect my engine? Even if the belt (relates to A/C) breaks?

[UCF3]

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"I got a 92' LS400 4 mo ago, now it makes loud noise when starts in the

morning and last abt 3 min, then there is no noise. Any one with same

experence? Any suggestion to fix it?"

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[VBdenny]

who is David Musa? what is that all about?

[ThunderRiver]

I have no clue either... I am not David.. and I have 1994 LS400, not 1992 :)