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Anyone familiar with AC on a 2001 accord? Cycles every 10 seconds

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Old Dec 8, 2020 | 09:29 PM
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Default Anyone familiar with AC on a 2001 accord? Cycles every 10 seconds

So I recently replaced got this accord and know no backstory on it. The AC was empty when I got it and I replaced a few o-rings and a shrader valve that I found leaking and now the AC is charged and it's not really blowing that cold
Outside it's about 40F, and in the garage it's about 50F. I have the AC charged to 25 psi on the low side and 175 on the high side when the compressor is engaged. With the compressor disengaged it'll equalize to about 40psi low and 125psi high.
The compressor cycles on for about 10 seconds and then off for about 10 seconds then repeats. The vent temps are ok, they're cooler than the ambient air but not the crisp ice cold that I'd expect, but is that because it's cool outside to begin with?

I wish it were hotter so I could properly test the AC, but it is what it is. Any ideas if this 10 second cycling is normal for this ambient air temp?
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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10 sec cycling (to me) sounds like the pressure is still not correct. These accord have no idea what the temp is, so if you turn on the AC, it just stays running. It shouldn't cycle on and off unless there is an issue. The high side I believe is supposed to be 200-300, so that's what I'm guessing at here.
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 11:30 PM
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Find out the anatomy of A/C compressor.. what type know how it works, you'll know why it's not working
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 07:13 AM
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Also, I would get some temp strips or a thermometer to see if the changes are helping, feeling with your hand, especially in cooler weather, can be a bit misleading and you might not know if you are on the right track. But as I said above, I would add some more refrgerant, watch the pressure still, but bring it to at least 200 and see if the cycling stops.
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