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So was it completly empty?Do you know how much charge it holds?I wish you would have talk to me before charging it. Your going to have to add some charge with dye to find the leak you have. Unless its oil all over and easy to see. Also yes you can charge the a/c with it running on the low side only.
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So, if it still needs more charge or leaks out, do you recommend buying the type with the dye and adding instead of adding the can I have? Makes sense, to find the leak.
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Dear Friends-

I have twice replaced the compressor and driers and still the front air conditioner blows cold air and the back vents blows hot air. My mechanic could not figure it out why is doing this. I spent too much money on compressor/ labor and facing same issues. He also believes the actuator door and expansion joints are fine. I do not know anything about cars. I will be very grateful to you if anyone give me any suggestions.

Thanks much in advanced.

Kind regards,

TQ
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Tiny
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Yes I always put in dye in the system no matter what that way I dont have to recharge with dye later if needed. If it was empty just dont over fill it. If its empty there has to be a leak somewhere. Dont use the gauge to tell when its full that is a inacurate way to fill it. Go by how many ounces in the can you are adding. That only works if the system is empty when you start.
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Really the only thing I can think of is it needs a rear expansion valve.
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Surprised he did not know that. I hope he did not charge you to change then new compressor again? If the front works good and it is properly charged how can the compressor be bad?
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Friday, September 11th, 2020 AT 3:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Compressor burnt by another mechanic by putting too much gas. The new compressor put in by another mechanic. Thanks much
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No replaced the rear expansion valve or thought to replace it?
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My AC doesn't work, it just blows out hot air. One repair person said it needed Freon. Another said condenser, and another said something else.

I was told by AC experts that my air conditioner is still under warranty (70,000), but the dealer says no way.

Any suggestions on checking it out myself, or reloading the Freon?
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Tiny
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Hi:
I believe the AC runs out with the basic warranty. As far as the problem, I need you to check something for me. Start the engine and open the hood. Locate the AC compressor. Have a helper then turn the system on. You should hear a click from the compressor and the clutch should engage spinning the center of the pulley.

Let me know if that is happening.

Joe
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EDGAR ARMENTA
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So when I turn the air conditioner on it turns on fine and all, but after five or ten seconds, it turns off, then turns back on, repeatedly for quite some time until it just eventually completely shuts off. It does not turn back on unless I turn the key to off and back to on. I am not sure what is going on, because there is power going to the controls. I am not sure why it turns on and off. Thanks in advance.
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The first thing you need to get done is to see what the system pressures are doing, sound as if you my be low on refrigerant and the low pressure switch is cutting in and out, do not just add refrigerant as there is a specific weight that must be added and if it is low there will be a leak that needs to be located and repaired as well, time to look up a A/C tec and get the pressures tested first.
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The a/c will not work. It was not cooling well and nothing happens when you hit the switch. Will this happen if it needs recharging?
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If it is in need of a recharge you would get air blowing but will not be a cool air
if nothing happening when switch on
check fuses and make sure switch on the selected positions
get the code s
good luck
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BILL ONSTOTT
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I have a new Chrysler T&C with 10,000 miles on the odometer. On four different occassions when the outside temp reaches approximately 100F the A/C will blow off the Freon charge emitting a very loud noise and white vapor cloud from underneath the engine. The A/C then blows cool but not cold air. The local dealer will recharge the system but has not fixed the problem because " they can not duplicate the problem while the car is in their shop". How do I get this problem fixed?
Thanks,
Bill Onstott
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Hi:

I'm not sure what to tell you, but I think I would start by contacting the zone rep. For your area. You want the problem recorded prior to the warranty running out.

Joe
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