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A/C Compressor Locked Up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:00 pm
by PlatinumVibe08
Hi folks,I'm posting my recent experience in the event someone else has had the same thing happen.I purchased my brand new 2008 Vibe on Friday, 12/28/07. On Sunday, 01/06/08, I realized that I had yet to turn on the defroster or run the A/C. I kicked on the A/C compressor and it ran perfectly fine for about thirty seconds before it locked up and killed the engine. My dealer got the car in on Monday and I picked it up Wednesday morning. A new A/C compressor was installed under warranty at 457 miles and so far it's working fine.I really like the Vibe so far and I don't anticipate that I'll have further problems. Later,PlatinumVibe08
Re: A/C Compressor Locked Up (PlatinumVibe08)
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:08 pm
by joatmon
Must have been frustrating to have that happen to a brand new car, and I hope that is the only problem you have with it for years.Welcome to genvibe!
Re: A/C Compressor Locked Up (PlatinumVibe08)
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:09 pm
by Raven
It's not unusual to have a bad component in a new vehicle. When you consider the number of parts and the number of different suppliers, it's suprising there are so few problems.Welcome to Genvibe and enjoy your new ride.
Re: A/C Compressor Locked Up
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:42 pm
by lovemyraffe
Wow, that sucks. Don't hold that against your car. I love my Vibe. It has been a great car.
Re: A/C Compressor Locked Up (PlatinumVibe08)
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:04 am
by ColonelPanic
Welcome aboard and it sucks to have that happening already... Hopefully one fix and you'll be good. Did they have any ideas why it happened?I had a lot of trouble with A/C compressors on the Vibe also, it sucked. I hope it's over for you - sometimes this stuff just happens.
Re: A/C Compressor Locked Up (PlatinumVibe08)
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:34 am
by djb383