FSBARAK Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) There is a 2003 for sale near me with a few minor problems, but the one that sticks out is the a/c. The current owner says it kills the engine when you turn it on. Is this common? A cheap and easy fix? Or a true wallet emptying pita? What would be a reasonable price for a car with this problem? 2003 pw, pdl, power seats, cd, spoiler, interior and exterior in very nice shape, automatic w/console shifter, 148k. Edited to add that it is a four door. Thanks in advance Edited May 19, 2014 by FSBARAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 $1000. It's too high mileage. $1500 max, but you should really stick to your guns, and offer him $700 and work to $1000. As far as the A/C, I'm not sure why. What engine does it have? I want to say N/A 3800, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Probably just a dirty IAC. no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBARAK Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 It has a 3.1 in it. He's asking 1800, I was thinking of offering 1500. Pardon my ignorance, but what is an IAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Idle Air Control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 It's an easily removable, easily cleanable small part right on top that can cause problems just like that when it gets dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBARAK Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Sounds easy enough. Thank y'all for the info. I'll give the guy a call tomorrow sometime and see how firm he is on the price. i may have to start out a bit lower than i originally planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitzel Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 A scan tool should tell you if the IAC has been commanded to its limits or not. Or simply pull the throttle body and clean it, along with the IAC. And use better quality motor oil in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSBARAK Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 The car was sold by the time I got around to calling on it. Guess I'll just have to keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 There's plenty of W's in the sea, that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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