A/C went out like a light!

Asked by swimrdie46 Aug 25, 2014 at 01:46 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My wife's 08 Aveo had super cold A/C.  Then like a light switch it went out.  I put the gauges on it and the low side is 90-100psi and the high side is 185-190psi.  With 90psi more on the high side I don't think that it's the compressor.  What else could it be?  Scottykilmer.com told me it was the orifice tube or the compressor.  But I can't find a replacement orifice tube online so I'm inclined to think that it doesn't have one.  Any thoughts?

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

It probably is an orifice because the low side is WAY too high and the R134 is not getting through. The low side should only be 25-45psi max. Hold on while I find a diagram

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

OK I could not find one for an Aveo but here are some typical generic systems and charts. Click on them for full screen

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Hello,fordnut,you not far from passing me on the board,good work.

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swimrdie46 answered 9 years ago

Thanks guys. For the price of labor rates, I can throw parts at it myself and still save money.

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