# Is this ok? a/c **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota, camry\ **Created:** [April 15, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712 "2013-04-15T21:14:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![markoREGISTRADO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7feea3/32.png) [@markoREGISTRADO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markoREGISTRADO)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/1 "2013-04-15T21:14:51Z")
Car is in shop… 2009 CAMREY 4 cyl 4 door. a/c compressor died…(!) toyota dealer wants 2100.00 for part. Mechanic says it is an all electronic , he found one for 800 still wants to charhe 2k also replacing a valve and condensor 1y warrenty on part…i want to be sure all is kosher, trust the mechanic but…$$$! ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/2 "2013-04-15T21:24:55Z")
How do you know the compressor died? That would be very unusual for a 4 year old vehicle unless you have a couple hundred thousand miles on it with the AC on all the time. I would seek another opinion and don’t start off with “I’ve been told the compressor died”. Let the new mechanic figure out for himself what is wrong. I would even go to four or five different shops and let each troubleshoot for themselves without any prior knowledge. You may simple need a compressor clutch relay. That is often overlooked. A mechanic hooks up his gauges, sees a normal pressure in the system and then assumes that the compressor is bad. Also, is your blower motor working? If not, the AC will not kick on either. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Marc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9d8465/32.png) [@Big\_Marc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Marc)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/3 "2013-04-15T21:28:14Z")
how is your cabin filter? ---
**Author:** ![WesternRoadtripper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a698b9/32.png) [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/4 "2013-04-15T22:35:12Z")
See if you can find a local independent auto A/C specialist, someone who does nothing but A/C. I live in a small town, and there is at least one such specialist here. He’s got about 40 years experience. ---
**Author:** ![researcher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/edb3f5/32.png) [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/5 "2013-04-15T23:12:52Z")
By chance is this a Camary Hyrid? If so the price is about what alldata quotes for OEM replacement. The labor is about 3 hours. If the compressor part of the unit disintegrated there will be addition cost to flush the evaporator, condensor, and lines; replace the expansion device; and install a new accumulator/filter/dryer. Since this is not too far out of warranty, you might approach the dealership or the zone representative to get extended coverage for the A/C system. If you can get the information, find out if the compressor electrical motor burned out; the mechanical side upchucked; or whatever. I am always curious how things fail. Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712/6 "2013-04-15T23:39:09Z")
Agree; forget the dealer, and go to an independent specialist. They will analyze what exactly is wrong and can put in remanufactured units for less, should that be necessary. Can’t imagine a Toyota A/C going bad in such a short time.