Well, when I get home from work (wife has the XL7), I'm going to have to check and see if the compressor clutch is engaging, though I know it's spinning. I took a pressure measurement when it was 90 deg F ambient (yes, it's hot here in Florida), so the rule of thumb that lumpylarry told me indicates this is normal at 45 psi (but it is never reading lower than that on the low side, assuming the compressor clutch is not kicking in)? Is it hard to change a compressor yourself? I've done brakes on a car, but nothing to this extent.
Considering it's still cooling, just not ice cold, and assuming the compressor clutch is not engaging though the compressor is not seized, is it ok to continue running it this way? It's been like this for almost six months since December. I've seen in this forum that an XL7 compressor can cost anywhere from $500 or more, and to replace it at a dealer can be anywhere from $1200 or more with labor. Oh woe is me, that could cost me more than my actual vacation! Just want to make sure I'm not imagining a problem here.
Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions on this thread!
Last edited by ngrome : 06-23-2009 at 11:13 AM.
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