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rich in knox
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Hey guys,
Newbie to this group here. I haven't been able to find my exact problem in the archives - perhaps you can help me. Here is what I know:
Last summer, I noticed that if we were stuck in traffic for more than a few moments, the AC would cut off. No compressor cycling or anything. Once we got moving, everything came back as normal. Happened a few times at the tail end of summer.
In the winter, did a tune up and washed engine lightly w/ engine degreaser. Never had air again - noticed this w/ defroster immediately.
I have put this off until now due to $$$. Did some Diagnostics today and heres what I found:
Checked pressure - about 85-88psi on the high side and low side. No compressor cycle at all. Vaccuumed it out - held about 29 hg for 30 min or so. Seems to be no leak.
Tried to recharge - took enough to get both sides up to about 80 psi, but would not kick the compressor on. A little less that one 13oz can went in.
Next - jumped the pressure switch on the drier. Nothing noticable.
The ac fans seem to come on and all of the blower setting work.
I checked the fuses under the hood and replace the one for the compressor.
Any ideas? I'm hoping this is not a compressor death.
Thanks,
Rich in Knox
2000 Contour SVT
150000 miles
Newbie to this group here. I haven't been able to find my exact problem in the archives - perhaps you can help me. Here is what I know:
Last summer, I noticed that if we were stuck in traffic for more than a few moments, the AC would cut off. No compressor cycling or anything. Once we got moving, everything came back as normal. Happened a few times at the tail end of summer.
In the winter, did a tune up and washed engine lightly w/ engine degreaser. Never had air again - noticed this w/ defroster immediately.
I have put this off until now due to $$$. Did some Diagnostics today and heres what I found:
Checked pressure - about 85-88psi on the high side and low side. No compressor cycle at all. Vaccuumed it out - held about 29 hg for 30 min or so. Seems to be no leak.
Tried to recharge - took enough to get both sides up to about 80 psi, but would not kick the compressor on. A little less that one 13oz can went in.
Next - jumped the pressure switch on the drier. Nothing noticable.
The ac fans seem to come on and all of the blower setting work.
I checked the fuses under the hood and replace the one for the compressor.
Any ideas? I'm hoping this is not a compressor death.
Thanks,
Rich in Knox
2000 Contour SVT
150000 miles