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Thanks for the follow up. I am going to get a second opinion from another repair shop. If it is the same, I will probably take the same path. Any suggestions for online parts?

Thanks for the response. Sorry, just to make sure I understand. The clutch is engaged when turning with the belt, if it is not turning with the belt, it is not engaged? All while the a/c is on, correct? If the clutch is not turning with the belt, while the a/c is on, and it is blowing warm air, it is likely a bad clutch? Is that a repairable item? Or does it require replacing the whole compressor? I believe I can do repairs as long as I don't have to open the system. I am not experienced, or have the proper tools for testing pressure, or recharging the system.

Hi All, I apologize if this question has bewen asked before. I have a 2005 LS430 and the A/C will sometimes blow warm air. If I turn the a/c on and off enough, it will eventually blow cold air. I took the car in to have it checked out and was told the compressor was bad and will need to be replaced. Along with the compressor, the expansion valve will also need to be replaced, and because of the debris in the system from the bad parts, the system will need to be flushed and re-charged. All this to cost, after a discount, $1900. My daughter had a Honda Civic with the same problem. It was eventually learned that the relay switch in the compressor was bad. I was told replacing the compressor switch (not the whole compressor)solved the problem. Is it possble to have the same problem witht my LS430? Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Art