Can I fix my own A/C with this issue...

[RockoT]

Took my 03 Explorer XLT in to ford to figure why My A/C is blowing room temp now.

They said my hoses were corroded. any one know where this might be and is it anything I could do my self they wanted $1800 for it lol oh ford... I guess business is slow

they gave me the parts list but I cant cross reference these part #'s with non ford brand parts. Anyone have a blow out diagram of the A/C system???

1L2Z 18B259 AC DUCT H $65
1L2Z 19867 CB TUBE ASY $200
1L2Z 19835 CB TUBE ASY $250
YN 19 r134A $65
1W1Z 19E889 HB 0 RING $7

I have no idea what do do but I live in FL so I need to get this fixed ASAP and I def don't have $1800 to do it lol

PLEASE HELP!!!

 

[RockoT]

really.... no help on this at all

 

[dynamite196]

It sounds like at the very least you'll need new hoses, try rockauto.com, they have a parts lookup and catalog on the site which is pretty good. How comfortable are you working on cars? I ask because the mechanical ability to fix a/c isn't very high however, you need to know exactly what you're doing and how to do it because it can be very dangerous. So while replacing the lines isn't too hard, that's only half the battle. You still will have to recharge the system. That involves special tools (vacuum pump and gauges at the very least) which will run you $300-$500 depending on what you get. My advice is get it looked at by a reputable a/c shop and ask exactly what they recommend replacing. Depending on how badly the lines are corroded you probably want to replace the accumulator as well along with the orfice tube. Get a quote for the labor and a recharge. You'll probably be able to save a few bucks by replacing the parts yourself and then dropping it off to get recharged.