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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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A/c Help Please..........

My a/c works super when I first run my truck(2001 F-350 5.4) but once hot my compressor cuts out on me ..I wait 5 min. turn It back on nice and cold for five min. sometimes 10 then cuts out again....Ive already replaced two low pressure switches..and It still doing the same thing..somtimes If I just idle It will stay on longer but when I start to drive It cuts out...Very frustating with this heat.....Any Ideas....please Include location when advising part replacement...Thanks
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Your truck is about the same age as mine, so........

See Post #10 in this thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=509721

It sure worked for me, and it's simple to do.

Just be sure that you maintain at least .020 clearance when you're through. This is a job that you might want a micrometer and "feeler gauges" with which to take measurements.

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