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Old 04-29-2011, 06:31 AM
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My a/c compressor isn't kicking on. The switch has power, no blown fuse, all worked last year, I know it's overcharged right now, it was converted to r134, and I was a dumb a@@ and overcharged it. Could the over charging be my problem?? My buddie seems to think it's a ground problem on the comressor(it has power as well), if I don't have a reclaimer, is there a way to "reclaim it" or should I just vac it down and start again. should I just go ahead and replace my a/c switch fer sh@ts and giggles?? I gota have a/c
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Old 04-29-2011, 09:36 AM
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jump the comp manually with external voltage with the motor off see if you can here it click if it dose then start the motor and put the power to it see if things get cold hook your gauges up to it tho dont let that head PSI get to high or you will be in deep shi*
 
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is there a way to "reclaim it" or should I just vac it down and start again.
Remove a test port cap.
Grab a small screwdriver.
Take a deep breath and hold it.
Put screwdriver in the test port and depress the schrader valve.
Vent as much as you think is necessary, or until you pass out. (If you have gauges it may be more accurate)
Repeat.
 
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AC clutch should have power all the time and is switched ground by the computer.
 
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Old 04-29-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RAWilliams
Remove a test port cap.
Grab a small screwdriver.
Take a deep breath and hold it.
Put screwdriver in the test port and depress the schrader valve.
Vent as much as you think is necessary, or until you pass out. (If you have gauges it may be more accurate)
Repeat.
 
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