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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 08:56 PM
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A/C Clutch Not Operating

Tried filling up the R134-A. Nothing
Replaced the high and low pressure switch
nothing.
Don't know what to do next...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2018 | 10:52 PM
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What does filling up mean?
There are temperature and pressure limits to go by for adding refrigerant..
Did you jumper the low pressure switch to see if the A/C clutch operates?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrian Arnold
Tried filling up the R134-A. Nothing
Replaced the high and low pressure switch
nothing.
Don't know what to do next...
Was it empty?
Did you pull a vacuum?
How much did you add?
What are the current low and high pressure readings?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by alloro
Was it empty?
Did you pull a vacuum?
How much did you add?
What are the current low and high pressure readings?
not gonna bother. since im in tenneessee and winther is coming. but thanks anyway guys!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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You out to know that A/C is used in many positions of the air direction switch, not just in A/C inside or outside air positions.
It works for defogging the windshield and makes life a bit easier while driving when those conditions exist.
Good luck.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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With the motor OFF and AC OFF, you should have 80-100 psi reading on the HI and LO gauges.. If you do, you have about enough R134 inside.. When the compressor starts, the HI goes up around 200 and the LOW drops to 30-40 ( depends on temp)... You should check the OFF pressure to confirm where you are starting from.
 
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