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Old Jul 14, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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A/C compressor failed on 97 PSD

Timing is everything, and of course as the summer begins to get heated my A/C compressor goes out on my 97 PSD. It has 42,000 miles now. I rarely use it here in Colorado through the winter. I heard I should run it from time to time to avoid this failure, is this true? To late know, but for the new one. Has this been a problem for anyone else? Does anyone know where a good place to get quality used parts cheap? Finally, could this be a do it yourself repair?
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Old Jul 14, 2001 | 12:45 PM
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A/C compressor failed on 97 PSD

Timing is everything, and of course as the summer begins to get heated my A/C compressor goes out on my 97 PSD. It has 42,000 miles now. I rarely use it here in Colorado through the winter. I heard I should run it from time to time to avoid this failure, is this true? To late know, but for the new one. Has this been a problem for anyone else? Does anyone know where a good place to get quality used parts cheap? Finally, could this be a do it yourself repair?
-Thanks for any assistance,
--R
Your AC compressor cycles in the winter when the defrost mode is selected. No need to run the AC periodically unless you never use the AC or defroster. Depending on the severity of the damage will depend on whether this is a do-it-yourself project. I would recommend Motorcraft replacement parts from your local parts store, if possible. Try to stay away from so called "rebuilt" compressors. Nothings worse than spending a lot of money only to do the job again.
 
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