I noticed my AC acting little weird. I checked and I was 2 cans low. Added those everything seemed to be fine. In the last few days it seems it take a while for the compressor to kick on.Someone was telling me about about replacing a relay on the compressor...any thoughts? If anyone has the part number that would be awesome.

 

One way to check the compressor is to remove the orifice tube and check the screen in it. If it has small metal filings in it that tells you the Compressor is a bout to croak.

If the orifice tube only has a little sediment in it and no metal (Fine metal) filings, just replace the tube then fill it up again.

The only way to check the tube is to remove the 134A.

It's kinda worth it to check because if you do find the screen is filled (one one end Mostly) with the metal filings it's time to install a new Compressor.

Go to Rockauto dot com to check all the parts in the AC system, it will show you 10 different orifice tubes etc.

But if you want to buy the parts, Ed the parts guy gent here would love your business.

Best,
Russ

ps. I just use rockauto for the great reference and to get part numbers.

 

Have you done the bump test?
When the compressor won't kick on bump the clutch hub with a hammer handle

 

It's working today without any issues. I was reading on a few past articles really sounds like maybe it might be air gap. Does anyone have the pics to remove the shimms?

 

Did you test on the low side connection and where would that be??? I noticed today my air vent temp. was about 60* and it was about 75* and humid, just didn't seem cold as it should.