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What is the compressor number on a corvette?

What is the compressor number on a corvette?

Corvette Central sells a new A/C compressor with clutch pulley, part number 455146. The A/C compressor hose, part number 455234, is also available if the current hose is in poor condition.

Why does my Corvette not have an air conditioner?

The four most common A/C problems C5 Corvettes experience (aside from low Freon levels) are air delivery problems, temperature control issues, malfunctioning A/C control panels, and compressor failure. Air delivery problems are generally the result of a loss of vacuum.

Is it time to change your corvette a / C system?

Spring is just around the corner and as the temperature rises, so does our desire for an A/C system that performs at optimal levels. Although it is still chilly in many areas, now is the time to tackle any pesky A/C issues your C5 may have before the toasty warmth of summer returns.

What kind of climate control does a corvette have?

Like the 84-89 versions options exist between automatic climate control (RPO C68) and manual climate control (RPO C60). Within the auto and manual versions are further differences depending on whether the car is a coupe, or a convertible and if the auxiliary hardtop was an option (RPO CC2) with the car originally.

Corvette Central sells a new A/C compressor with clutch pulley, part number 455146. The A/C compressor hose, part number 455234, is also available if the current hose is in poor condition.

The four most common A/C problems C5 Corvettes experience (aside from low Freon levels) are air delivery problems, temperature control issues, malfunctioning A/C control panels, and compressor failure. Air delivery problems are generally the result of a loss of vacuum.

Spring is just around the corner and as the temperature rises, so does our desire for an A/C system that performs at optimal levels. Although it is still chilly in many areas, now is the time to tackle any pesky A/C issues your C5 may have before the toasty warmth of summer returns.

How to check the climate control on a C4 Corvette?

C4 Corvette check engine light, or in this case check air conditioning system light can be used to diagnose what is wrong with your climate control system. The light above the climate control buttons will flash indicating a problem and you can check the codes by holding the up and down fan buttons for 5sec.

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Ruth Doyle