AC not getting cold in idle and a bit cold when driving
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AC not getting cold in idle and a bit cold when driving
Hi everyone.
Last problem. 01 expedition
My AC does not get cold in idle or when Im not moving. In addition know it seems like its not getting very cold when Im driving.
I have added freon (or what ever it is know) and the gauge says that it is full. This was done with a do-it-yourself canister of freon purchased at Autozone. Maybe I didnt put it in right (took forever, not even sure if anything went in)
One thing I have noticed is that the compressor (fly wheel on the engine) clicks on and off all the time. It will go on for about 5 second then shut off and repeats.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Last problem. 01 expedition
My AC does not get cold in idle or when Im not moving. In addition know it seems like its not getting very cold when Im driving.
I have added freon (or what ever it is know) and the gauge says that it is full. This was done with a do-it-yourself canister of freon purchased at Autozone. Maybe I didnt put it in right (took forever, not even sure if anything went in)
One thing I have noticed is that the compressor (fly wheel on the engine) clicks on and off all the time. It will go on for about 5 second then shut off and repeats.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
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Nope. "Short cycling" is usually just low refrigerant level.
The low side-only guages are pretty worthless to determine correct charge, you need to be able to see the high side simultaneously. Kind of like having a brain surgeon with an eyepatch... You wouldn't want that...
Steve
The low side-only guages are pretty worthless to determine correct charge, you need to be able to see the high side simultaneously. Kind of like having a brain surgeon with an eyepatch... You wouldn't want that...
Steve
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Originally Posted by Fershigadig
This was done with a do-it-yourself canister of freon purchased at Autozone. Maybe I didnt put it in right (took forever, not even sure if anything went in)
Be careful not to overcharge though...
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