A/C Compressor Relay?
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A/C Compressor Relay?
Purchased the 2008 GL450 in late September. never thought about the A/C until we temps hit 80 for the first time last week. (Late May) No A/C. No Warranty.
Bought a bottle of A/C charge. Freon would not go in. I suspect it must be full. Went to a mechanic to be sure. The mechanic evap and refilled system. No leaks. Wanted to jump the relay for the compressor, but couldn't find it. By that time, I had to take the vehicle to head home.
Went online to search for relay location. Can't find any information. 2 things I found was the fuse location for the A/C controls (Fuse Good) and some one on some forum stated there is no relay for this vehicle. Is this true? I can't find any info to corroborate that story.
So this is where I'm at right now. If there is such relay, I would like to change it myself to exclude it as the problem. If the relay is good or there isn't one, I'm the compressor might be gone?
Any thoughts?
Bought a bottle of A/C charge. Freon would not go in. I suspect it must be full. Went to a mechanic to be sure. The mechanic evap and refilled system. No leaks. Wanted to jump the relay for the compressor, but couldn't find it. By that time, I had to take the vehicle to head home.
Went online to search for relay location. Can't find any information. 2 things I found was the fuse location for the A/C controls (Fuse Good) and some one on some forum stated there is no relay for this vehicle. Is this true? I can't find any info to corroborate that story.
So this is where I'm at right now. If there is such relay, I would like to change it myself to exclude it as the problem. If the relay is good or there isn't one, I'm the compressor might be gone?
Any thoughts?
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I'm having the same problem. I searched and I don't see a relay location listed. Does anyone know the location of the relay?
Is there a blower flap that might also be stuck causing only hot air to blow?
The system is properly charged and the previous owner claimed he replaced the compressor.
Is there a blower flap that might also be stuck causing only hot air to blow?
The system is properly charged and the previous owner claimed he replaced the compressor.
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I'm having the same problem. I searched and I don't see a relay location listed. Does anyone know the location of the relay?
Is there a blower flap that might also be stuck causing only hot air to blow?
The system is properly charged and the previous owner claimed he replaced the compressor.
Is there a blower flap that might also be stuck causing only hot air to blow?
The system is properly charged and the previous owner claimed he replaced the compressor.
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