Air Conditioner.....
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Air Conditioner.....
My A/C on my 2000 Ex v-10 wasnt as cold as i thought it should be. And whenever I used my A/C the compressor would run non-stop. So I figured it was low on R-134a So I pulled out the old Manifold and Gauge set and 3 cans of R-134a. When I installed the Gauges and was running the Engine, the low side was at 60PSI and The high side at 200PSI. As I filled the 1st can the low side came down to about 45PSI and the high side steady at 200 PSI. It remained that way till my 3rd can was empty.
This is what my readings are now and my A/C is cooler but, the compressor keeps going and never stops unless I turn off the A/C from inside. Also after I filled the system with these cans. The High side Guage isnt steady anymore. Its shaking where it's at now. If you look at the picture you will see.
So my question is..... Is there something wrong? Is it normal for the compressor to remain engaged all the time the A/C is on? Cause I know on all my other cars it cyles on and off....
Any input would help me greatly....
Thank you,
Laki
This is what my readings are now and my A/C is cooler but, the compressor keeps going and never stops unless I turn off the A/C from inside. Also after I filled the system with these cans. The High side Guage isnt steady anymore. Its shaking where it's at now. If you look at the picture you will see.
So my question is..... Is there something wrong? Is it normal for the compressor to remain engaged all the time the A/C is on? Cause I know on all my other cars it cyles on and off....
Any input would help me greatly....
Thank you,
Laki
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You may want to check your compressor clutch gap. Here is a link from another post in the Super Duty forum. Hope this helps.
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
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You may want to check your compressor clutch gap. Here is a link from another post in the Super Duty forum. Hope this helps.
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
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You may want to check your compressor clutch gap. Here is a link from another post in the Super Duty forum. Hope this helps.
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
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Laki, read that thread, then measure the gap in your AC clutch.
That thread has a TON of AC info in it.
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