Radical350

Obviously this is some sort of failure with the AC System.
Has anyone experienced the flashing A/C light?
What was the issue?
How was the issue resolved?
Thanks in advance.

(hoping a refrigerant recharge will fix it)

FunGuy

I have owned 3 lexus vehicles and NEVER had to do a refrigerant recharge. All of my cars were pushed 1XX,XXX miles as well. Good luck to you.

golfxx

I had a 98 GS 400. The AC compressor lost the cooling charge about 85,000 miles. There we no AC lights that came on it was just no cooling. I took it to a local AC shop. They charged it and put colored dye into the cooling system. I took it back to them in a couple of weeks so they could see where the leak was. (a black light is used to see the colored dye). Unfortunately the leak was from the main seal in the compressor. There is a product called stop leak which they put into the cooling charge. The stop leak worked for a couple of cooling seasons however the compressor eventually the compressor had to be replaced for 1500 bucks. Take it to the dealer or for less cost to a local AC shop. Good luck.

1NEAT_SC

1TYT, you didn't say whether you had cool air from your air conditioner unit. It could be associated with your AC on/off switch if you're still getting AC from the unit. I've personally never heard of a light flashing. Confirm your belt isn't loose before having someone check refrigerant. Might be an easy fix. My .02 cents.

lar

Pearlpower

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It could be as simple as the A/C relay or sensor.
Does the compressor kick in at all?

paul_k

My old Supra had an air-con diagnostic mode.

Pressing two of the air- con buttons would do a full system check.

I guess the SC will have this as well?

On my Supra it just needed regassing after about 7 years.

Herb

I have just encountered the same problem. In my case it was a problem with the sensor in the A/C clutch. Since Lexus Canada does not sell the sensor I had to buy the entire clutch for about $800.00

The reason the light is flashing is that the computer senses a problem that has locked out the A/C. It could be a high pressure switch or some other electric part. If you get it scanned it may tell you more.

I hope your problem is not as costly but once you fix it you shouldn't encounter it for many years again. Good luck.

Herb

aquanuke

$800 damn glad I dont use my air-con. If its hot enough for air-con its hot enough for the roof off

4onenight

it could be your ac pump, i just had my ac pump changed last week. i bought one from the junkyard for 250 bucks, dealer was asking 600

Radical350

I got the low down today. My Lexus Tech Mark called with the diagnosis. Compressor, Clutch Magnet, and Refrigerant being replaced under warranty.

Something pretty cool happened after I got the news; I got an email from my service center at Lexus of Orlando...

Dear: 1TYTESC
This email confirms a part has been special ordered for you.

SPO Number: 08141040
Part Number: 8841050110
Description: CLUTCH ASSY, MAGNET

SPO Number: 08141038
Part Number: 883203A23184
Description: REMAN COMPRESSOR

SPO Number: 08141037
Part Number: 002630013401
Description: R134A WARRANTY

Another email will be sent when the part arrives.

If you have any questions concerning your special order, please reference the SPO number when contacting us.

Sincerely,
Parts Sales Consultant

Lexus of Orlando

245 Driggs Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
(800) 467-0497
(407) 678-3550/ Fax
http://www.lexusoforlando.com

Thanks for everyones replys, I appreciate it.

1NEAT_SC

congrats, at least you're only out the trouble of taking it in and picking it up. Kudos to the warranty.

lar

Pearlpower

iTrader: (2)

Good to see.