How do you "unplug" the AC Compressor?
#1
How do you "unplug" the AC Compressor?
I bought one of those A/C Refresher Kits to clean up my HVAC. Looks like this.
On the back of Step 2, it reads:
How do I do that? Is there a relay and/or fuse I need to pull?
On the back of Step 2, it reads:
....For optimum results and longer effectiveness, use the following procedures. Disable the A/C compressor by unplugging power to compressor or accumulator/dryer. Start engine. Place the A/C selector in the NORMAL mode and the blower selector in the HIGH position. Run until evaporator is dry. Locate the air intake vent on the vehicle. Spray entire contents of CondionAire into the air intake vent. The vehicle's A/C system will circulate the product and the entire system will be freshened in minutes...
#2
Lexus Champion
I suppose you can effectively accomplish this by setting your climate cotrol to the Maximum heat setting. This should keep the A/C compressor off.
If Iits very humid outside it may still come on however
Phill
If Iits very humid outside it may still come on however
Phill
#5
Lead Lap
The compressor itself should have a plug on it for the clutch, maybe unplug that. Perhaps the instructions have a reason for this method, though I can't think the path changes if you turn off the A/C with the button
Let us know how the product works, I bought on of these kits for my stinky WRX A/C and never used it. I might try it out on the ES since I am getting a bit of musty smell through the vents.
Let us know how the product works, I bought on of these kits for my stinky WRX A/C and never used it. I might try it out on the ES since I am getting a bit of musty smell through the vents.
#6
Lexus Test Driver
It should. But, cars with auto climate do some crazy things. LOL. Just make sure the mode is facing "face" and not on legs, or windshield. Because when it's on windshield it turns the A/C compressor on.
#7
I turned off the A/C button and set it on 76 degrees with the blower on full blast - both face and feet. Sprayed the cleaner into three intakes in the cowl, which seemed to do the trick. The compressor never came on.
I also installed a cabin filter. I suspect the previous owners did not even know it existed. The inlet was filled with dirt and leaves.
I also used "Step 1" to clean out the Evaporator. The fluid wasn't too dirty, so that's a good sign. And I shot some compressed air into the vents while having the blower on. Lots of nasty stuff came out. It looked like foam that disintegrated over the years.
The reason I did all this was because I suspected that the HVAC was the cause of my allergic reactions which I started having about two months ago. Let's see if they return...
I also installed a cabin filter. I suspect the previous owners did not even know it existed. The inlet was filled with dirt and leaves.
I also used "Step 1" to clean out the Evaporator. The fluid wasn't too dirty, so that's a good sign. And I shot some compressed air into the vents while having the blower on. Lots of nasty stuff came out. It looked like foam that disintegrated over the years.
The reason I did all this was because I suspected that the HVAC was the cause of my allergic reactions which I started having about two months ago. Let's see if they return...
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#8
Lexus Test Driver
nothing you put in the hvac system will be able to fully clean the vents.
i took the dash out and hand washed every duct with soap and water. it is the only way to fully clean everything.
i took the dash out and hand washed every duct with soap and water. it is the only way to fully clean everything.
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My AC use to stink like hell for the first few mins when it was intitially first turned on as well. I used the Toyota AC cleaner on my 08 IS350. The evap drain is right above the transmission near the front (A black colored loonie sized plug, you need to lower the tranny 1.5 inches to get access to it and see it. It took about 1.5 hours to complete the job. I changed the cabin filter as well. Nice smelling AC again.. thank god it worked.
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