A/c Problem
06-24-2004, 11:36 PM
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A/c Problem What's wrong with my system if the compressor cut's on and off every 30-45 seconds? The A/C is still cold and seems to be working properly.
06-24-2004, 11:52 PM
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Do you mean while you're in the car it will stop blowing air all together & after a few moments it will start blowing again??? If so it sounds like the problems not with your compressor, but more along the lines of the blower motor or the htr/ac control head.
06-25-2004, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ABNRNGR (Aka Dean)
What's wrong with my system if the compressor cut's on and off every 30-45 seconds? The A/C is still cold and seems to be working properly.
A vehicle will leak refrigerant from the DAY its new, sealed system my ***. It only leaks in a small amount though through seals and schrader valves enough though that in 4-5 years system is undercharged.
You should get your AC evacuated recharged and add dye by a professional.
06-25-2004, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by fullfloatingHD
Probley undercharged, this condition isn't good for the compressor or the clutch, the clutch is getting cycled repeatedly and will soon slip and burn up the compressor is getting deprived of lubrication as PAG oil flows with refrigerant that is absent.
A vehicle will leak refrigerant from the DAY its new, sealed system my ***. It only leaks in a small amount though through seals and schrader valves enough though that in 4-5 years system is undercharged.
You should get your AC evacuated recharged and add dye by a professional.
A vehicle will leak refrigerant from the DAY its new, sealed system my ***. It only leaks in a small amount though through seals and schrader valves enough though that in 4-5 years system is undercharged.
You should get your AC evacuated recharged and add dye by a professional.
thanks
06-26-2004, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ABNRNGR (Aka Dean)
Could it be undercharged and still blow cold air as if no problems? Also it's just the compressor recycling. The air doesn't stop.
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Recharged but by a professional, these backyard guys who recharge cars don't even vacuum and charge with 16oz. cans always end up bringing their car to shop.
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most people dont have access to a compressor or other tools required to vacuum out the system. why would you have to vacuum it out to add a little refrigerant?
06-26-2004, 02:21 PM
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most people dont have access to a compressor or other tools required to vacuum out the system. why would you have to vacuum it out to add a little refrigerant?
06-27-2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
you dont, addin a lil wont hurt nothing. keep in mind compressors engage and disengage all the time unless its on wide open.
now if this fixes it or not depends soley on how bad of a leak you have, the refrigerant usually has a leak sealer in it and just filling it up can stop it, but it depends. 