[Shotimes] AC question

[Mark Mucher]

Steve,

When you change the switch, don't you lose all the freon?

mm in sunny FL

 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Weinrich
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 7:04 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] AC question

At  high ambient temps, 115 psi is not a problem.  The failure of your
clutch to engage is the problem. Don't vent the pressure as it is not the
problem.

First check, pull the plug to the pressure switch on the cycling switch on
the accumulator can, jumper the connector (wire harness side) and see if the
clutch energizes.  If so, replace the switch, about $12 at Advanced Auto
Parts.  I've gone through two int he past year already.

If jumpering the switch doesn't fix it, you will have to do some electrical
troubleshooting.

Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "matt S" <poissonverte2@hotmail.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:42 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] AC question


> Hot august days, so i figured i would try to get the AC working again.
Gave
> up on the treesap when I had birds crap all over the car the next day LOL.
> anyways, I had a leak originally and had it converted and recharged, 
> but
the
> leak wasnt fixed.  worked for a month that stopped working.  Went to 
> recharge it, figure thats cheaper then replacing everything and when I 
> attached the cheapo pressure gauge to the low pressure service port
(closest
> to firewall near dryer), it was WAY in the red and said 115PSI... So i
didnt
> charge it at all.. Checked the clutch, and its not engaging at all
either..
> is this due to the pressure in the system?  How can you vent the pressure?
> (greenpeace not apply).  thoughts, thanks.
>
> Matt

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