A/C compressor stays engaged?

Tiny
COLTON WEIDLICH
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 6.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
So I replaced the compressor with a new one, new high-pressure switch, low pressure switch and the high-pressure switch on the back of the compressor, and new dryer and expansion valve. I pulled the vacuum on the system and charged the system, and it was working pretty well but the compressor was cycling a lot more than it should. Well, more than I felt it should. So, I took it back to the shop and evacuated the system and charged it with nitrogen and it held at 300 PSI. For about 20 minutes I pulled the vacuum again and added 4 oz of oil and 1.8 lbs of Freon. Now the compressor stays engaged, I can unplug the low side and the compressor shuts off, I can unplug the high side and the compressor stays engaged, I checked the plugs and I have 12v unplugged and when I plug them back in I have it would show like 1 volt or so I believe. I could check again. With the truck sitting for 24 hours on a 60-degree day the low side was reading 65 and the high side was about 70. I thought I had a video of it but I don’t but I can get one. I don’t know what else to do unless it’s the HVAC controller. I can’t find anywhere online what my sensors should read when ohm testing them while the system is charged or any other info to get me headed into the right direction. Could it be a blockage? What every info you need to help just let me know and I will get it ASAP.
Monday, February 10th, 2025 AT 6:18 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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So when the system is running what is the high side reading? Also, when the system is running do you get cold air? It sounds like you may have to much oil inside the system, a new compressor comes with oil in it already so there is no need to add oil. Please go over this video which can help you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY

We need to know the pressure while the system is running.
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 AT 10:53 AM

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