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PATMAC573
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I will turn AC on (any & all settings) and the compressor will not come on until whenever it gets ready to.When it does start 5- 20 mins. later it works fine get to 43 degrees as long as it stays running or until I cut te ac off and then it starts from square one. It has 100% brand new fresh freon it too. Please help!

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Apr 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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make and model and engine i need more info.
Apr 13, 2013 at 11:58 PM
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PATMAC573
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To : mhpautos my bad it is in here somewhere,I put it in at the start and thought it showed it. It is a 2002 Lincoln LS with the 3.9V8
Apr 14, 2013 at 1:00 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Did you put the correct weight of refregrant in? you may have over filled the system.
Apr 14, 2013 at 3:55 AM
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PATMAC573
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yes all brand new -26 oz
Apr 14, 2013 at 5:01 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds as if it is an an electrical fault, have you power at the A/C clutch when you first turn the system on?
Apr 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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