Hi all, I have a 2004 vibe base model that has been making a lot of noise lately along with some rattling. I prepared myself for a search for leaks but the problem turned out to be quite obvious. The pipe between the catalytic converter and muffler is no longer continuous at the flanged interface be...

If the problem is the compressor clutch, pick up a used one from a junkyard! I'd like to... but I'm not comfortable enough in my repair skills and available tools to swap the clutch by myself. I talked with the guy on the phone this evening. He did indeed recommend replacing the entire compressor. ...

Thanks for the informative reply joatmon. Your description of the computer system indicates that since there is indeed power going to the clutch, and the clutch is not engaging, that there is not a low pressure issue. I dropped the vehicle off at a shop this morning and explained the issue. They wil...

So, you're adding refrigerant, did you ever resolve the electrical problem with the clutch? If you can't force the clutch to engage, it doesn't matter how much juice is in the pipes Well, no, but I at least showed that there is an electrical signal going to the clutch. Regardless if the pressure in...

Its getting hot out here so I finally got around to looking at this again and I have another follow up question. I bought the can refrigerant re-charge and hooked it up, and opened the valve for 5 seconds or so (all with the engine running of course). And nothing happened, i.e. the clutch didn't eng...

Stop overthinking this. You are probably low on 134a. Follow up question: So I can add coolant to the system even if the compressor isn't on? I was under the impression that a recharge was only feasible if the system is operational and the compressor is pulling the pressure low. However, I've also ...

Hi folks, I own a 2004 Vibe that currently has a broken air conditioner. I can confirm that the compressor clutch is not engaging under any circumstances. It is also not seized up because I can spin it with my hand. So far, I replaced the relay and checked the fuse so both of those are good. At one ...