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by 70monte
Wed Aug 28, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

I sure will. They have the car back now and are just glad that the driver's window now works as it should. The car has some other issues and codes stored in the computer which they are not concerned about so I doubt the AC will ever be fixed. Thanks again for all of the help.
by 70monte
Thu Aug 22, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

The compressor does have some corrosion on it along with other aluminum parts on the engine. The car was bought in Kentucky when they lived there and is now in Missouri. They have decided to not fix the AC since the car is just an extra vehicle and is not used all of the time and summer is about ove...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

With that much mileage, it's a good idea to replace the compressor assembly with a new one (not a rebuilt unit). The original compressor has been running along with the engine since the car was new, so I'm sure it's gotten a bit "tired" by now. The new compressor comes with a new control ...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

Good idea to scan it for codes and glad none showed up for the A/C system. It could be low on charge but not quite low enough to trigger the trinary switch threshold and shut down the system. Run it like that long enough and the compressor will be "starved" for oil, eventually ruining it....
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

I think you're right that the system is getting the proper electrical signals to run. Additionally, if the pulley on the front of the compressor is turning with the engine running, then the compressor itself is also turning since it's directly driven by the engine and doesn't have a clutch (if my i...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

I do want to add that when the AC button is pressed and the blower fan is turned on, the radiator fan does come on, so it seems like the system is getting the inputs it needs to work. Low pressure line is not getting cold at all so the compressor is not doing anything. I had my fiancé turn the syste...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

According to the information I have, that car's compressor is directly driven by the engine and doesn't have a clutch, meaning that the compressor runs whenever the engine is running. Instead of a clutch cycling system, this system uses an ECM-governed electronic control valve to vary the compresso...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

I charged the car to the 0.90 lbs spec on the sticker but found that the compressor will not kick on. It has a two wire connector and I had power on one pin and ground on the other so I guess the electrical part of the compressor is not good. I tried tapping on the end of the compressor and that did...
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

Thanks for the information. We shall see how it turns out.
by 70monte
Tue Aug 20, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.
Replies: 18
Views: 18338

Re: Refrigerant capacity. 2006 Scion XA.

The under-hood decal always takes precedence over all other specs. If given a range like the decal indicates, I would charge it to the maximum amount by weighing the refrigerant into a well-held vacuum, then checking the pressures and center vent temperatures. If performance is satisfactory, I woul...