# 2001 Camry A/C Issue

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [April 3, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700 "2009-04-03T23:03:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![nadakal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@nadakal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nadakal)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700/1 "2009-04-03T23:03:10Z")

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Hello all - The A/C doesn’t start with the push button switch, meaning the switch light doesn’t come on and the compressor doesn’t kick in. Other switches on the console works (fan, radio etc). I was not able to locate a fuse just for compressor. Any one has any idea on what is going on? - Tks Mathew

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2009, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700/2 "2009-04-03T23:43:52Z")

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The problem is probably because the system is low on refrigerant. There’s a low pressure switch that prevents the system from operating if the refrigerant level gets too low to protect the compressor. Take it to an AC shop, and they’ll connect a set of gauges to determine the state of charge of the AC system.

Tester

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**Author:** ![nadakal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@nadakal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nadakal)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700/3 "2009-04-04T01:04:34Z")

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Thanks - that helps  
Mathew

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-a-c-issue/28700/4 "2009-04-04T01:11:05Z")

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I agree with Tester’s analysis and his recommendation. Find an independent AC shop in your area and let them fix your AC problem.

It’s not unusual for an 8-year-old AC system to need a recharge. You may want to ask for a leak-detection dye to be added to the system. This will help find any small leaks.