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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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A/C Again!!!

Ok, the pressure on the low side is about 50-55psi. It is still cycling on and off.

When I jump it, of course it blows ice cold. There is plenty of "juice" in the system.

Could this be a bad pressure switch? Maybe the WOT?

What do you guys think?

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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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I think your on the right track.Have auto zone read the codes,they will usually tell if you have a bad pressure sensor,clutch switch,temp sensor.etc.
 

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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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What are the pressures (low and high) with the switch bypassed, as well as the outdoor temp? When reading pressures, it's also best to rev the engine to about 1200- 1400 rpm. Also, have you done anything to the charge? If so, I'm thinking you may have it overcharged. Todays systems use a critical charge; too much can cause probs. Also, is there any chance there is air in the system?
 

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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Could be some Air in the system.

I was wondering about overcharge.

Thanks for the info.

J.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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An erratic/wandering high side reading indicates air in the system. Sometimes, there will be a sudden rise in high side pressure, it will stay there for a brief time, then drop back off. It's time to take a reading. When charging, don't forget to purge the air from the line leading from the bottle of freon to the system.
 
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