Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 09, 2026, 02:10:49 PM

Quote from: NT2C on August 09, 2026, 01:57:46 PMYeah, tons of used ones on eBay.

https://ebay.io/m/1UyPha

https://ebay.io/m/dI5Hpo

Going rate seems to be $35-$50 + about $13 shipping

Only drawback to Ebay is I don't have an account with them.

Never really did much there except browse the auctions when I was younger and look at what stuff people were selling.

It was so long ago that I can't remember the actual ebay account set up process, but I don't recall it being particularly onerous.  The trick with ebay is to stick to sellers with at least a 96% positive rating and several hundred transactions under their belts.* Stick to that rule and ebay is a pretty reliable way to buy things.

The first one NT2C linked to is already sold so I can't see their rating, but the second one is from a seller with a 99.9% seller rating and 4865 transactions.  Bear in mind you're buying a used item and sellers generally don't have a way to test them.  But the good sellers are very protective of their stellar ebay ratings and will work to make their buyers happy if the product is a dud.

*the exception is truly unique items sold by people who aren't selling things on ebay as a full time business.  Know what you're looking for, ask questions up front and you takes your chances.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 09, 2026, 02:10:49 PM

Quote from: NT2C on August 09, 2026, 01:57:46 PMYeah, tons of used ones on eBay.

https://ebay.io/m/1UyPha

https://ebay.io/m/dI5Hpo

Going rate seems to be $35-$50 + about $13 shipping

Only drawback to Ebay is I don't have an account with them.

Never really did much there except browse the auctions when I was younger and look at what stuff people were selling.

No worries.  I'll get one and forward it to you.

Quote from: NT2C on August 09, 2026, 01:57:46 PMYeah, tons of used ones on eBay.

https://ebay.io/m/1UyPha

https://ebay.io/m/dI5Hpo

Going rate seems to be $35-$50 + about $13 shipping

Only drawback to Ebay is I don't have an account with them.

Never really did much there except browse the auctions when I was younger and look at what stuff people were selling.

Yeah, tons of used ones on eBay.

https://ebay.io/m/1UyPha

https://ebay.io/m/dI5Hpo

Going rate seems to be $35-$50 + about $13 shipping

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 09, 2026, 11:04:26 AM

Quote from: NT2C on August 09, 2026, 01:16:21 AM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 08, 2026, 09:20:32 PM

Quote from: NT2C on August 08, 2026, 07:52:02 PMThat compressor was installed by me in 2007 after the original grenaded. I cleaned and flushed the whole system, and installed a filter/dryer, and orifice valve. I checked the system before sending the truck to you and pressures were good. May very well be the controller in the dash. That got replaced in 2011 with a used one for a similar issue.

I'm leaning towards it being the controller in the dash as well.

I'll see how much one will run me at the local AutoZone (friend of mine is a manager there and can get me a discount) and then see if my brother can install it for me.

They most likely won't have it.  I had to go to a junkyard and pull one off a different model truck because the part wasn't available.

Well, crap.

ETA: Looks like my options are junkyard or see if my brother can find one for me since he's got more contacts in the mechanical world than I do.

Try eBay, but beware Chinese imports.  I think the one in there is one of those.  We had trouble getting it hooked up.

Quote from: NT2C on August 09, 2026, 01:16:21 AM

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 08, 2026, 09:20:32 PM

Quote from: NT2C on August 08, 2026, 07:52:02 PMThat compressor was installed by me in 2007 after the original grenaded. I cleaned and flushed the whole system, and installed a filter/dryer, and orifice valve. I checked the system before sending the truck to you and pressures were good. May very well be the controller in the dash. That got replaced in 2011 with a used one for a similar issue.

I'm leaning towards it being the controller in the dash as well.

I'll see how much one will run me at the local AutoZone (friend of mine is a manager there and can get me a discount) and then see if my brother can install it for me.

They most likely won't have it.  I had to go to a junkyard and pull one off a different model truck because the part wasn't available.

Well, crap.

ETA: Looks like my options are junkyard or see if my brother can find one for me since he's got more contacts in the mechanical world than I do.

Quote from: 12_Gauge_Chimp on August 08, 2026, 09:20:32 PM

Quote from: NT2C on August 08, 2026, 07:52:02 PMThat compressor was installed by me in 2007 after the original grenaded. I cleaned and flushed the whole system, and installed a filter/dryer, and orifice valve. I checked the system before sending the truck to you and pressures were good. May very well be the controller in the dash. That got replaced in 2011 with a used one for a similar issue.

I'm leaning towards it being the controller in the dash as well.

I'll see how much one will run me at the local AutoZone (friend of mine is a manager there and can get me a discount) and then see if my brother can install it for me.

They most likely won't have it.  I had to go to a junkyard and pull one off a different model truck because the part wasn't available.

Quote from: NT2C on August 08, 2026, 07:52:02 PMThat compressor was installed by me in 2007 after the original grenaded. I cleaned and flushed the whole system, and installed a filter/dryer, and orifice valve. I checked the system before sending the truck to you and pressures were good. May very well be the controller in the dash. That got replaced in 2011 with a used one for a similar issue.

I'm leaning towards it being the controller in the dash as well.

I'll see how much one will run me at the local AutoZone (friend of mine is a manager there and can get me a discount) and then see if my brother can install it for me.

That compressor was installed by me in 2007 after the original grenaded. I cleaned and flushed the whole system, and installed a filter/dryer, and orifice valve. I checked the system before sending the truck to you and pressures were good. May very well be the controller in the dash. That got replaced in 2011 with a used one for a similar issue.

Quote from: MacWa77ace on August 08, 2026, 04:39:24 PM@12_Gauge_Chimp
Check 3 things

With the a/c running, temp set at coldest but not on max setting, with the fan blowing at about mid speed.

1. Shine a flashlight on the compressor and watch to see that its spinning longer than its not spinning.

If its clicking on and off and staying on and off at about the same time interval you need more freon.


2. Put your hand on the cold side pipe coming out of the compressor and it should be really cold after a few minutes, even start to sweat.

Not cold, compressor is bad or not enough freon.


3. Even if your vent control isn't working, cold air should be blowing out of either the floor, dash, or defrost vent.

If you have it set on dash and it's blowing out the defrost something is broke in the vacuum or electric modal controls. No air flowing anywhere, check the blower motor, fuse, Voltage in value.

Thanks for the info, Mac.

I'll see if I can get my brother to check it out maybe this next week as well and get his opinion. If anything needs to be replaced, I can just get him a 12 pack of beer and he'll install it for me.

A lot cheaper than taking it to a shop and paying 500 to 600 bucks to replace a part even if I provide said part.