Air-Conditioner

1994 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GERRIEL
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When I start the air-conditioner the temp drops to approximately 50 Fahrenheit (10 Celsius) and after about 10 seconds increase to approximately 68F (20C) while the compressor is running. Outside temp 86F (30C). There is enough aircon Gas in the system.
Could someone please help
Thank you Gerrie
Feb 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Provide high and low side guage readings at idle and at 1500rpms. will advise
Feb 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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GERRIEL
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I need someone to measure this for me. Will get back to you in the next week. Thanks
Feb 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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O.K.
Feb 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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GERRIEL
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Sorry for the delay. I hope these readings are correct.
Idle. L-2.5 H-7 Bar
1500rpms L-3.5 H-8 Bar
Jun 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Got with that Bar stuff I have never seen this. Readings should be in PSI. normal LOW 35 psi High 180+ PSI don't know Bar
Jun 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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GERRIEL
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Idle L-36 H-102 PSI
1500rpms L-51 H-116 PSI
Jun 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Need to know R12 or converted to R134A? Suspect compressor High way low and Low to high. Proceedure would be to evacuate and recharge after vacuumed for two hours. any repairs ?
Jun 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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GERRIEL
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No repairs. Using R134A.
Jun 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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GERRIEL
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The plymouth wasn't running for almost 6 months.
Jun 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have exac and charge done
Jun 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM
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GERRIEL
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Vacuum and recharge was done at the end of January. No leaks in the systems. I don't know the volume of recharge.
Jun 10, 2011 at 5:40 AM
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GERRIEL
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Just for interest sake, I am from South Africa (Cape Town) and never saw another Voyager Plymouth driving around.
Jun 10, 2011 at 5:45 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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O.K. if the readings are what you posted after evac and charge the compressor weak. can you find out how much 134A was put in system?
Should hold 36 oz.
Jun 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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