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No heating or A/C

Hello I have an 02 Lxg sedan, a couple of weeks back the A/C stopped working as well as the heating. I took it to the shop and without him looking at it I was quoted $700.
Winter is coming and $700.00 sounds like a lot. Is there a way for me to do the work myself. Appreciate any direction and info you can offer...
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the A/C stopped working as well as the heating.
Can you identify exactly what part of the systems don't work?
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Re: No heating or A/C

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Can you identify exactly what part of the systems don't work?
Well one day it worked and the next day it didn't.
Try the A/C, nothing.
Try the heat, nothing. Even the defroster doesn't work. That's all I know...
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Re: No heating or A/C

That's all I know...
Let me get my crystal ball warmed up here:





Aha!
So...the FAN IN THE DASH quit blowing air.....right?


It's either a power transistor failed or the blower motor failed.
Either item is relatively easy to figure out and only 2 or 3 screws to replace.
Not $700. Maybe $70 if you can DIY.


I took it to the shop and without him looking at it I was quoted $700.
Stay the hell away from that place.
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Re: No heating or A/C

Originally Posted by ezone
Let me get my crystal ball warmed up here:





Aha!
So...the FAN IN THE DASH quit blowing air.....right?


It's either a power transistor failed or the blower motor failed.
Either item is relatively easy to figure out and only 2 or 3 screws to replace.
Not $700. Maybe $70 if you can DIY.


Stay the hell away from that place.
Thanks Ezone for the tip.
Not hard to figure that I am not a mechanic. That being said I am mechanically inclined. 2 to 3 screws you say, now is this under the hood or inside passenger under glove box? Can I use a meter to see which is working or is it more complicated than that? Thanks again for your time and input...
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Re: No heating or A/C

Just viewed some video via youtube, I have no crystal ball. I think I have this figured out. Stay tuned




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