AC cycles on and off

FORD WINDSTAR
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HFULMER3
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I have a 2002 Ford Windstar with 68000 and a V6. The ac does not get very cold. I checked the refrigerant level and it was good at about 27psi but noticed that the compressor would go on for about 5 seconds and than turn off for about 5 seconds and than turn on for 5 and than off for 5 and so on. Is this normal?
Mar 5, 2007 at 8:24 PM
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BHUGG
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27 PSI for R-134a is a little low. Your suction pressure should be about 35-40. It looks like you are cycling on low pressure.

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Mar 5, 2007 at 9:42 PM
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A4DRIVR
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If you happen to solve the problem please post what you found.

I added freon to bring up the low side pressure, however the high side still remains lower than it should at 50-100 psi. And my compressor still cycles exactly as you are explaining!
Apr 2, 2007 at 12:54 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Is that the high side pressur with the car running? Try unplugging the pressure switch and jumping the 2 wires, this will force the compressor to run...don't leave it like this! just for testing! High side running should be about 200-250 psi low 20-40. If you get these change the pressure switch.
Apr 2, 2007 at 2:06 PM
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