Im thinking being I have to pay someone to clean it, that I should just replace it........Probably save cash in the long run. I wonder if I should replace the compressor one shot being the system will have to be opened again???
What do I do now?
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SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
Well cleaning it thru an access area is hell of a lot more cheaper then replacing it. I take you still have the same results since your Pep-boys visit Thursday. And based on your water spray results I can only assume that your compressor is weakish. Water was really cold right? Could be confirmed with gauges attached at the same time. I should add the A/c for these trucks were not rated highly to begin with.
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Its actually worse, he noticed the fan clutch I installed the day before was no good. It was slowing down when I accelerated so I swapped in a new one. He added a few ounces but its actually blowing warmer. I stopped there today but he wasnt there. I purchased the heater bypass valve and installed it in the dark. Didnt help one bit.
I guess im gonna have to scrap some cash together for a new evap and compressor........
I assumed being my compressor was engaging, runs quietly and has 250+lb pressure that it was good.
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
I would inspect your evaporator exterior first as it probably won't cost you any thing.
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Now that you have a pressure reading 250psi your compressor actually sounds pretty dam good. got any other readings?
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Now that you have a pressure reading 250psi your compressor actually sounds pretty dam good. got any other readings?
I think the low side was 35lbs but not certain. The high side rose when accelerating.........
As far as inspecting the evaporator goes I dont think I can handle that myself. So to pay someone to remove the dash just aint worth it. I dont think there going to drill a hole and inspect with a boroscope.
I really dont know what to do, I never had problems like this in my life and when I was young I had mustangs that ran low 10's in the quarter! How can an everyday truck have issues like this!
bambam
TYF Newbie
i had same issues kinda i replaced low side pressure switch and put a water hose through dash where blower motor normally is and sprayed evap core out now air blows hard and cold i know access to evap core may not be as easy in you model but if it is it is worth a try
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side note i was replacing carpet anyways
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side note i was replacing carpet anyways
bambam
TYF Newbie
in my 98 in came inside but like i said i was replacing carpet and heater core (leaking) anyways
on the lowside switch i work at Gateway TIre and Automotive which is a big shop we have 6 mechanics my ac guy checked it out and he told me so not sure on how to tell for sure but it cost me 5 bucks to replace it ( i get parts at wholesale) so i did and it worked so as i said my problems were much like yours and now it works
on the lowside switch i work at Gateway TIre and Automotive which is a big shop we have 6 mechanics my ac guy checked it out and he told me so not sure on how to tell for sure but it cost me 5 bucks to replace it ( i get parts at wholesale) so i did and it worked so as i said my problems were much like yours and now it works
bambam
TYF Newbie
mine is in flowood, ms but we have 43 locations throughout us in Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas and maybe a few more states but those for sure
