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Old 04-23-2006, 12:08 PM
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When I turn on the AC the compressor turns on and off like every two seconds. You can really feel it in the car (00 EX 5speed). I checked the pressure level and it looks like its at 40 psi. I think that's an OK level.

Why is my AC doing this???
Old 04-23-2006, 12:16 PM
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if the a/c clutch is cycling its most likely low on freon.
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the real question is... who needs a/c???

power windows all the way
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid-Fusion &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I checked the pressure level and it looks like its at 40 psi. I think that's an OK level.

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What's the high side pressure? Does the condensor fan run?
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Seriously. I don't have AC.

Pansy.

My AC is Windows down at 60 MPH.
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**** a/c is like a wet dream after working in 100° weather for 11hrs a day, so suck it office boy. LOL, j/k.
Old 04-23-2006, 07:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by schardbody &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if the a/c clutch is cycling its most likely low on freon.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's what I thought too. I have a recharge hit. I think the low side has about 25-30 psi, it won't take any more.
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yup. sounds like its low on freon
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93Civac &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yup. sounds like its low on freon</TD></TR></TABLE>
The thing is was I was trying to add some. I bought one of those recharge kits. It wouldn't take anymore than 22 psi or so.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What's the high side pressure? Does the condensor fan run?</TD></TR></TABLE>
With R-134A I am unable to connect the gauge to the high side.

I'll check to see if the condensor fan is running.
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