AC problems need advise
01-25-2006, 03:40 PM
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AC problems need advise
ok i have a 1992 100 and the problem i have is the AC will take a full charge and blow cold for about a week or two then after that amount of time the compressor will kick in but blow warm, then finally after about 3 weeks the compressor will not come back on because it is out of fluid. Checked all the line and not a damn leak and replaced the o rings, can this be just a bad compressor?????
01-25-2006, 04:39 PM
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What method are you using to check for leaks? If it takes two weeks to lose all the freon then there
is a good chance you have a leak. @ this rate off loss you'r leak may not be a visible one. Keep in mind a compressor will not come on if there is no freon in the system, and leaks are not always visible. Are you still on 12 or has your car had a retrofit? You really need a wand that detects freon for reliable results. You mentioned you changed the o-rings. If you opened the system, you need to evacuate it. This is a must. If you are DIY and have no access to a wand, I would have to suggest dye. I may be wrong, but I would bet you have a leak somewhere. This is based on the compressor shutting down after it starts blowing warm.
01-28-2006, 02:37 PM
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Re: What method are you using to check for leaks? If it takes two weeks to lose all the freon then t
i used the dye and the the black light wand because i thought the same thing, yet.....nada nothing
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