v10 overheating
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Ok so I replaced the radiator today, put fords coolant and distilled water. Drove it for about 20 miles on the highway and it didnt get hot at all. However I know have noticed the when I turned the air conditioner on the a/c clutch is not kicking on or cycling. Anyone have pointers of where to start with this . I did check the fuse and it was fine. I had just replaced everything a/c related and have really only used it about 20 or 30 times.
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I put my little do it your self guage on there and it said the psi was about 100. I did unhook the battery to day when I was changing the radiator so that should have cleared any codes on it. However when it was getting hot it never got to the point to throw a code.
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Then I would ck. power supply first . Easy at ac relay . Switch ac relay with horn relay or other similar relay and see if it works . If not ck powers , pressure switch , air gap , ect . Controll head if electronic . You can go straight to the compressor and ck for power and ground . A wiring diag. would be helpful . Sorry I ramble on so much . But many possible causes .
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Then I would ck. power supply first . Easy at ac relay . Switch ac relay with horn relay or other similar relay and see if it works . If not ck powers , pressure switch , air gap , ect . Controll head if electronic . You can go straight to the compressor and ck for power and ground . A wiring diag. would be helpful . Sorry I ramble on so much . But many possible causes .
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Controll head , ac controlls in cab . Are they digital ? or just ***** . The ac has to be switched on to ck power at compressor , engine running ! You can pin in with proper test leads safely . Try the relay first & ck All fuses . There may be one you do not know about . Do a visual of all ac component connections . Oh , glad you got your overheat fixed !
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I Did An Oil Change Right after I Replaced Radiator. Air Is Fixed It Was The Connection To The Compressor That Had Come LoOse. I Have Driven 200 Miles In Last To Days AndAc Is Running Great And No More OverheatinG. Thanks Everyone For The Advice.
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Was not ready to chime in until you said that. I found a freeze plug in the block in mine. I have replaced pump, radiator, temp sensor, clutch fan, and even some other things. Glad you found your issue. Reps to FTE!!
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