Yay or Nay?
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Yay or Nay?
I have a lead on a 2000 4X4 Sport. The only thing wrong with it so far is they said the a/c doesn't work. Asked what was wrong with it and replied, "Compressor, but I do not know whether it is the whole unit or just the clutch. It screeched loudly one morning when I turned on the defroster, so I turned it off and removed the A/C fuse. The belt is still on, however, so it didn't lock up tight."
He is asking 3500 for it, but I thought maybe if that wasn't such a big item to have fixed I would talk him down in price since it needs a repair and winter is coming and I wouldn't need a/c right away anyway. So I guess question is, worth it or pass?
He is asking 3500 for it, but I thought maybe if that wasn't such a big item to have fixed I would talk him down in price since it needs a repair and winter is coming and I wouldn't need a/c right away anyway. So I guess question is, worth it or pass?
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More often than not, the screeching belt noise when turning on AC or defrost, is usually due to the belt not being tight enough.
I would not let the AC be a deal breaker, but it is a point to negotiate the price lower.
The deciding factor for me is how corrosion free it is. I suggest crawling under it and looking at the floorboards, rocker panels and frame-rails. Is there any rust? Is there any fresh paint under there that may be hiding something?
If you plan on lifting, than any rusted or corroded bolts can become a nightmare.
I would not let the AC be a deal breaker, but it is a point to negotiate the price lower.
The deciding factor for me is how corrosion free it is. I suggest crawling under it and looking at the floorboards, rocker panels and frame-rails. Is there any rust? Is there any fresh paint under there that may be hiding something?
If you plan on lifting, than any rusted or corroded bolts can become a nightmare.
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More often than not, the screeching belt noise when turning on AC or defrost, is usually due to the belt not being tight enough.
The deciding factor for me is how corrosion free it is. I suggest crawling under it and looking at the floorboards, rocker panels and frame-rails. Is there any rust? Is there any fresh paint under there that may be hiding something?
If you plan on lifting, than any rusted or corroded bolts can become a nightmare.
The deciding factor for me is how corrosion free it is. I suggest crawling under it and looking at the floorboards, rocker panels and frame-rails. Is there any rust? Is there any fresh paint under there that may be hiding something?
If you plan on lifting, than any rusted or corroded bolts can become a nightmare.
Thanks for the help.
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When defrost is selected the AC turns on automatically. It is this way for most every vehicle. The dry air is what does the work of defrosting/dehumidifying the windshield.
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While it is fairly standard on the modern vehicle, it's something that wasn't the case 20 years ago.
To the op, ac is not an absolute requirement or your defrost to work. My XJ doesn't even have ac and my defrost works fine.
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It sold this afternoon before I could even look at it.
On to the next one.
Thanks for all the help folks.
On to the next one.
Thanks for all the help folks.
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