Weird ac problem
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Weird ac problem
I got 95 ford f250 diesel 5 spd today I took my truck after lunch too work I started the truck put the ac on and I drove to work about 10 min I get to work so I had few minutes I stay in the truck with ac on . After about 4 min the ac start getting weaker and weaker and start blowing warm air so I had to go back to work . After work I came out start the truck turn the ac on it was blowing warm so with the ac on I started driving home after about 2 min off driving the ac got cold again . What is the problem is about 85f out today help me out
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it could be a number of things. a weak vacuum pump would make the blend doors not work properly. a low charge would require more air flow over the condenser and higher compressor speed. 85f is not hot enough to cause problems.
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A few WAGS
You need to take a look at the compressor clutch when it is getting warm. If not engaging , may need to remove the washer from behind the clutch & put a thinner one in ..(air Gap) may be to large. The condenser may be clogged with dirt . May be low on refrigerant also...
I also agree on the vac pump may not be closing the blend door..Sometimes a pen or pencil will fall from the glove box and bind things up...
You need to take a look at the compressor clutch when it is getting warm. If not engaging , may need to remove the washer from behind the clutch & put a thinner one in ..(air Gap) may be to large. The condenser may be clogged with dirt . May be low on refrigerant also...
I also agree on the vac pump may not be closing the blend door..Sometimes a pen or pencil will fall from the glove box and bind things up...
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What kind of gauge are you using? Is it the one that comes with the can or a real dual set? The low side connection is on the accumulator by the firewall. The high side is closer to the front of the truck on the smaller line.
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Mine has stopped working a couple of times and the plug on top of the compressor needed cleaned. Then it still would kick on and off. With a running engine and the ac on wiggle the plug and see if the compressor will kick in. On mine I used a plastic tie and pulled it over towards the middle of the engine and it has not failed me sense.