2003 Ford Explorer A/C clutch will not engage
#11
NO i had it charged by a shop with gauges, it was vac down and the pressures and vent temperature were taken, if that was the problem when i jump the low psi switch the compressor should run anyway and it didnt
#16
Last edited by iwhntrf150; 08-25-2010 at 09:52 AM.
#17
My 2-3 cents worth of pondering...
Couple of questions...
1. Why was the compressor replaced?
2. (a) If the compressor was replaced due to "BLACK DEATH", was the dryer/accummulator replaced (should be replaced any time that a system is opened)?
(b) Was the orifice replaced (If BLACK DEATH, it should have been)?
(c) Was the condensor replaced (If BLACk DEATH, it should have as these are NON-FLUSHABLE)?
(d) Was the evaporator flushed (If BLACK DEATH, it should have been)?
3. How is it that the "SHOP" was able to make your A/C system work to properly charge the system and take pressure readings, but when you get the vehicle it isn't working correctly?
If your compressor was replaced due to "BLACK DEATH" or the compressor just grenading and the condensor and orifice wasn't replaced, it's most likely that the orifice is plugged causing excessive high pressure causing the compressor to stay disengaged. Thus, forcing the compressor to RUN by hard-wiring it, will just cause the replacement unit to fail due to oil starvation.
Couple of questions...
1. Why was the compressor replaced?
2. (a) If the compressor was replaced due to "BLACK DEATH", was the dryer/accummulator replaced (should be replaced any time that a system is opened)?
(b) Was the orifice replaced (If BLACK DEATH, it should have been)?
(c) Was the condensor replaced (If BLACk DEATH, it should have as these are NON-FLUSHABLE)?
(d) Was the evaporator flushed (If BLACK DEATH, it should have been)?
3. How is it that the "SHOP" was able to make your A/C system work to properly charge the system and take pressure readings, but when you get the vehicle it isn't working correctly?
If your compressor was replaced due to "BLACK DEATH" or the compressor just grenading and the condensor and orifice wasn't replaced, it's most likely that the orifice is plugged causing excessive high pressure causing the compressor to stay disengaged. Thus, forcing the compressor to RUN by hard-wiring it, will just cause the replacement unit to fail due to oil starvation.
#18
Wally World
Thanks.
#19
"Could you please be more specific wrt what might be wrong with using the product purchased at my local Walmart?"
Just a short explanation...Well, most everything that they sell at Walmart has sealers and/or oil charge in them. Too much liquid running thru the system will liquid lock the compressor. And will continue to do so until it is flushed out of the system and a proper oil charge put in. Too much refrigerant will also do the same thing.
Just a short explanation...Well, most everything that they sell at Walmart has sealers and/or oil charge in them. Too much liquid running thru the system will liquid lock the compressor. And will continue to do so until it is flushed out of the system and a proper oil charge put in. Too much refrigerant will also do the same thing.