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A/C Problem...need quick help!!

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mightypoof

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I just finished putting A/C on my car. The problem is the clutch on the compressor will catch only for a couple seconds at a time. It turns on and off. Why would it do this? I need help quick because I am moving to Arizona on Sunday...THanks...

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that sounds to me like u need to charge it up some more since it is cycling like that hope that helps
 

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ssjmaverick23 said:
that sounds to me like u need to charge it up some more since it is cycling like that hope that helps
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exactly
1) your Pressure Safety switch is bad
2) You dont have enough refrigerant in the system to make it stay on. If you just installed it i have to assume you are using R134A and NOT r12. I would pick up a leak tester, or a check gauge and see how much pressure is in the system. Also did you use a used Dryer (black canister) They should be Replaced each time the system is opened. You lose alot of efficency if the dryer is old or "full"

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I did reuse the dryer....It has about 25 lbs in ther now so I know I could add some more. Is there anything else too look for when converting to r134a?

THanks....

-TG
 
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