a/c acting funny, only works while moving
06-18-2004, 02:55 PM
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a/c acting funny, only works while moving
my a/c doenst work if the car is in park, but it works fine when going to down the road, i changed the belt and check the tention. dont know whats wrong, anyone have this problem??
06-18-2004, 04:25 PM
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Re: a/c acting funny, only works while moving (hybrid22)
Sounds like your ac is in need of a recharge. If you're low on refrigerant it doesn't work very well.
It's not 'working' when you're parked because you're in low rpm's and the compressor is spinning slower then while you're moving. Although this isn't that big a factor, while you're moving, your condensor is cooling with the moving air also, although I'm pretty sure theres a greater difference in ac coldness due to higher engine speed.
Its time for an AC Recharge.
and read above, thats another thing too.
It's not 'working' when you're parked because you're in low rpm's and the compressor is spinning slower then while you're moving. Although this isn't that big a factor, while you're moving, your condensor is cooling with the moving air also, although I'm pretty sure theres a greater difference in ac coldness due to higher engine speed.
Its time for an AC Recharge.
and read above, thats another thing too.
06-18-2004, 04:44 PM
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Re: a/c acting funny, only works while moving (HypeR0070)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HypeR0070 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It's not 'working' when you're parked because you're in low rpm's and the compressor is spinning slower then while you're moving. Although this isn't that big a factor, while you're moving, your condensor is cooling with the moving air also, although I'm pretty sure theres a greater difference in ac coldness due to higher engine speed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, but no. If it is low on freon, it will be around the same driving or not.
A/C is tricky at times. You should have a a/c personal look at your car. But, if you know your fan is not turning on, start there.
It's not 'working' when you're parked because you're in low rpm's and the compressor is spinning slower then while you're moving. Although this isn't that big a factor, while you're moving, your condensor is cooling with the moving air also, although I'm pretty sure theres a greater difference in ac coldness due to higher engine speed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, but no. If it is low on freon, it will be around the same driving or not.
A/C is tricky at times. You should have a a/c personal look at your car. But, if you know your fan is not turning on, start there.
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06-18-2004, 04:45 PM
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Re: a/c acting funny, only works while moving (hybrid22)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybrid22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i will check the Helms, think i can figure this one out, thanks alot guys!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Without high and low side guages, you will not know that you compressor/system is doing.
Without high and low side guages, you will not know that you compressor/system is doing.
06-18-2004, 10:55 PM
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Re: a/c acting funny, only works while moving (turbogixxer)
i unplugged my fan and connected it straight to the battery and the thing works like a charm, so what now, i know the fan works is it just out of freon?? can i do that myself or should i pay to get it done
06-18-2004, 11:30 PM
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Re: a/c acting funny, only works while moving (hybrid22)
Look if you have no idea on how the AC system work please do not attempt it. It can actually freeze off your finger or eye if you do it wrong.
So please take it to a professional.. DO NOT take the advice of others about adding Freon ( which is R12 and they should call it REFERGERANT which covers R12 and R134A)
and coverting ect ect. they are throwing in things by example of what happened to them before.. and if you do put too much refergerant in you can destroy your whole AC system and thats going to cost alot more then to just take it to someone.
So please take it to a professional.. DO NOT take the advice of others about adding Freon ( which is R12 and they should call it REFERGERANT which covers R12 and R134A)
and coverting ect ect. they are throwing in things by example of what happened to them before.. and if you do put too much refergerant in you can destroy your whole AC system and thats going to cost alot more then to just take it to someone.
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