Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

I agree with Cusser .

Some additional thoughts: If your original compressor seized up, it was probably due to a low refrigerant charge, running the system that way, and consequently, oil-starving the compressor. The refrigerant carries the oil, and lack of lubrication equals a seized compressor ...

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I've had my Mazda 6 2006 for about 8 years. The AC pump started clicking a few years ago - though the AC worked fine - and got louder and louder. Eventually it stopped blowing cold and shortly after it seized (I feel like it overheated and then the bearing failed) so I ...