a/c not working
06-09-2008, 06:38 PM
#11
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RE: a/c not working
fyi- ac systems never "need" a recharge. Its a closed system that shoudl never leak out under any conditions.. If you need a 'recharge' you have a leak. Simple as that. It will rear its ugle head again..
ORIGINAL: swata
When I got mine it needed a re-charge... You would think a new ride would be good to go. They should be able to get you handled at the dealer.. +1
When I got mine it needed a re-charge... You would think a new ride would be good to go. They should be able to get you handled at the dealer.. +1
06-09-2008, 07:44 PM
#12
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RE: a/c not working
I just found out the same thing this afternoon.
I can hear the compressor kicking in every few seconds but the air coming out was hot for about a half hour then
it started to get just a little cool.
It seems strange that the compressor is only engaging for 2 or 3 seconds at a time. It's probably screwed...
Has anyone else noticed the compressor doing this?
I can hear the compressor kicking in every few seconds but the air coming out was hot for about a half hour then
it started to get just a little cool.
It seems strange that the compressor is only engaging for 2 or 3 seconds at a time. It's probably screwed...
Has anyone else noticed the compressor doing this?
06-09-2008, 09:27 PM
#13
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RE: a/c not working
a compressor 'short cycle' like this could mean low on refrigerant or a pressure switch is bad
ORIGINAL: doctorstrobe
I just found out the same thing this afternoon.
I can hear the compressor kicking in every few seconds but the air coming out was hot for about a half hour then
it started to get just a little cool.
It seems strange that the compressor is only engaging for 2 or 3 seconds at a time. It's probably screwed...
Has anyone else noticed the compressor doing this?
I just found out the same thing this afternoon.
I can hear the compressor kicking in every few seconds but the air coming out was hot for about a half hour then
it started to get just a little cool.
It seems strange that the compressor is only engaging for 2 or 3 seconds at a time. It's probably screwed...
Has anyone else noticed the compressor doing this?
06-10-2008, 05:44 AM
#15
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RE: a/c not working
possibly an ecm control issue or a pressure switch that may have corrected itself. ??
ORIGINAL: redfireshaker06
Mine would short cycle, but now it doesn't seem to do it. I dunno what fixed it lol
Mine would short cycle, but now it doesn't seem to do it. I dunno what fixed it lol
06-10-2008, 08:13 AM
#16
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RE: a/c not working
In response to topbliss,
I would respectfully disagree with your comment about never needing a recharge in a new vehicle. I have an 07 Roush that had marginal cooling ever since new. I have maintained my Ford systems on many different cars over 40 years. More than one tech has told me that it is not uncommon for a new system to leak a little refrigerant until all the seals and o-rings seat. I don' t believe that was the case with the individual who first posted with no cold air at all.
In my case, I topped mine off with a 3 oz can and it made a substantial difference in cooling. Bottom line is every system is different. With no Cold Air at all I would agree with advise to have dealer check out.
I would respectfully disagree with your comment about never needing a recharge in a new vehicle. I have an 07 Roush that had marginal cooling ever since new. I have maintained my Ford systems on many different cars over 40 years. More than one tech has told me that it is not uncommon for a new system to leak a little refrigerant until all the seals and o-rings seat. I don' t believe that was the case with the individual who first posted with no cold air at all.
In my case, I topped mine off with a 3 oz can and it made a substantial difference in cooling. Bottom line is every system is different. With no Cold Air at all I would agree with advise to have dealer check out.
06-10-2008, 10:37 AM
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RE: a/c not working
I agree withyou that some new vehicles DO get delivered with a low charge. Its not becaue the seals need time to seal. Thats simply not true. Do new engine leak until the seals seat? NO..I have seen quite a few new cars with low chanrges that I think the factory does to save a few cents. Seen Toyotas, Ford, Chryslers.. all of em.. I believe this poster that I commented on was talking about a 3 year old car. Not a new factory delivered.. That what I was refering to..
ORIGINAL: svfetter
In response to topbliss,
I would respectfully disagree with your comment about never needing a recharge in a new vehicle. I have an 07 Roush that had marginal cooling ever since new. I have maintained my Ford systems on many different cars over 40 years. More than one tech has told me that it is not uncommon for a new system to leak a little refrigerant until all the seals and o-rings seat. I don' t believe that was the case with the individual who first posted with no cold air at all.
In my case, I topped mine off with a 3 oz can and it made a substantial difference in cooling. Bottom line is every system is different. With no Cold Air at all I would agree with advise to have dealer check out.
In response to topbliss,
I would respectfully disagree with your comment about never needing a recharge in a new vehicle. I have an 07 Roush that had marginal cooling ever since new. I have maintained my Ford systems on many different cars over 40 years. More than one tech has told me that it is not uncommon for a new system to leak a little refrigerant until all the seals and o-rings seat. I don' t believe that was the case with the individual who first posted with no cold air at all.
In my case, I topped mine off with a 3 oz can and it made a substantial difference in cooling. Bottom line is every system is different. With no Cold Air at all I would agree with advise to have dealer check out.
06-10-2008, 12:09 PM
#19
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RE: a/c not working
Point Taken about the low charge from the factory. I am sure that is probably true. Just a small amount of refrigerant saved on a few hundred thousand cars would make a big difference on the bottom line. That was probably the case with my 07.
