Back in 2017 (123,500 miles) the air started taking 5, 10, 20 minutes to begin cooling, then after a short drive it refused to come on at all, so as the compressor was noisy decided to go with a used compressor (21,000 miles) for $60 rather than replace the control valve ($20) located in the back of the compressor, that was, and still is the problem. Perfect until Sunday (182,000 miles), the freakin' cold air didn't start for maybe 4 minutes, and yesterday was a delay of about 2 minutes, then functioned perfectly.
If it continues, which it probably will, I'll need to discharge the unit, change the valve, evacuate, then recharge with 19.3 oz of refrigerant. Manufacturer's can't leave well enough alone, no need to create a compressor with a control valve that will save .0000001 mpg and cost the average consumer a bundle in the long run. Guess it's just a poor design, similar to the steering coupler, turbo oil line, fuel lines, the GDI engine, and the rusted suspension components, etc.
Oh well, my rant is over, so if anyone experiences the delay in cooling, replace the valve and don't let the dealer/shop replace the compressor, as people we know did to the tune of $1150.
Have a great day!
If it continues, which it probably will, I'll need to discharge the unit, change the valve, evacuate, then recharge with 19.3 oz of refrigerant. Manufacturer's can't leave well enough alone, no need to create a compressor with a control valve that will save .0000001 mpg and cost the average consumer a bundle in the long run. Guess it's just a poor design, similar to the steering coupler, turbo oil line, fuel lines, the GDI engine, and the rusted suspension components, etc.
Oh well, my rant is over, so if anyone experiences the delay in cooling, replace the valve and don't let the dealer/shop replace the compressor, as people we know did to the tune of $1150.
Have a great day!