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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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I have a 93 Explorer Sport, 6cyl 4x4, and it seems the a/c just died on me today... The problem starts when I push the a/c button on, and turn the **** to the right (on). The a/c does nothing but blow warm air from outside (feels like)... It has worked fine for the last couple of years I've had it, but why all of a sudden?

Here are some symptoms of what's going on:

- In the morning, when it's cooler oustide, it seems to work ok when I'm driving to work. (20 min ride)

- While the a/c is on and blowing warm air (during the day), the rpm gauge fluxuates like it's trying to come on about once every 4-5 seconds', but I don't think it is really working... I remember when the a/c used to work properly, when the vehicle is just idling, the rpm's raised about 1-200 rpms- almost to 900 rpm's from idling at 750 or so.

- is this an electrical problem? Freon problem? Compressor problem?

- Could this be fixed without the help of an expensive a/c shop?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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Is there something I can check myself to see what the problem is?
 
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A/C Problem!!!

It sounds like the low on freon symptom, but could be many things. Check the A/C lines for any oily residue around the fittings to see if anything obvious is leaking. Then put a set of gauges on it and see what you have. That's your starting point.
 
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Unfortunately, I don't see any leaks around any of the lines.
What do you recommend I try now?
 
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Unfortunately, I don't see any leaks around any of the lines.
What do you recommend I try now?
Put a set of gauges on it to see if the freon level up to snuff.
 
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