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A/C compressor issues
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:06 pm
by Stilz
Just wanting to make sure everything is good for the summer days. Last summer I went in to a valvoline to get my a/c recharged and they said they couldn't. The compressor wasn't working. What would cause the compressor to just NOT kick in. I HAVE checked fuses.
Re: A/C compressor issues
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:14 pm
by Steve@Tasca
It's low on R-134, it's got a pressure switch and if it's got low pressure it won't cycle the compressor.
You could have a very minor leak so it's just low of it could have a larger leak which menas repair time, you're going to have to get it diagnosed.
If it's a minor leak it may be able to be refilled, if it's not you'll be buying parts.
Re: A/C compressor issues
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:21 pm
by Stilz
They had said there was no leak when they did their diagnosis at valvoline.
I'll take it to ford, and have them check it out.
Re: A/C compressor issues
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:39 pm
by FocusMech.73155
If you have an 8mm socket and a flat head, remove the bolt that holds the a/c clutch plate on. Be careful when you remove it because there is a shim in the inside of the plate(around the bolt). Chances are if you have a leak its the front compressor seal. Pretty easy to install, but you have to remove the compressor.