The check engine light can come on if the refrigerant is low on some models. Check the trouble code to verify. The A/C compressor will not make all the lights come on and will rarely cause it to quit running, unless the compressor siezes.
even though your compressor is still running does not mean anything... what you need to do is find out what refrigerant this vehicle calls for either R-12 or R-134a and have a a/c recharge service done and then you should have ICE cold a/c
This will cause the head pressure to climb very high and if something doesn't explode or cut out on a high pressure safety, you and the equipment will be damaged. Hopefully compressor will be one with internal or external overload. To summarize DONT DO IT WHILE COMPRESSOR IS RUNNING.
low side service port is on the ac line running from the compressor to the evaporator. you will se it from the front of the engine compartment running upward behind the condenser
If your air compressor quit after changing the coil pack, you may have additional problems with the compressor. You may want to take the compressor to a service station to have it evaluated.
To service a stuck Hermetic compressor,repair the start components of the air conditioning compressors.
Air compressor??? Do you mean Air Conditioner Compressor? This service is best left to a professional who has the proper equipment, and skill to perform this repair.
the discharge service valve is closed.
the compressor capacity will increase
Could be anything from needing a simple recharge to a bad compressor. Take it to a service shop (any side shop should be able to help you)
on the back of the compressor
It is on the top of the ac compressor.It is on the top of the ac compressor.
The low side service port for the AC on a 2001 Alero is located on the hose that runs from the accumulator to the compressor. It is the larger of the two hoses coming off the compressor.