1994 Escort Wagon A/C blows warm air

Tiny
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This car has given me 169000 wonderful miles. When I turn on the A/C the compressor engages and I can hear a fairly rapid (once every 1-2 seconds)clicking coming from (what I believe to be) the condensor located by the firewall. I thought I simply needed a coolant boost so I purchased a can with a gauge. When I followed the directions the gauge indicated that the coolant was fully charged. Do you have any suggestions?
Friday, May 25th, 2007 AT 11:16 AM

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Tiny
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I will have to check again. I'm not sure. I'll get back to you late today. Thanks for your fast reply! :D
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Friday, May 25th, 2007 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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Yes the compressor is cycling quickly as well. I located the origin of the "clicking" by the firewall. There are two aproximately 1 inch square by 2 inch long sensors(?) Located all the way at the top of the passenger side firewall. The wiring runs to the condensor. The clicking and compressor cycling happen at the same time and the time between is about 3-5 seconds when the AC is in on high.

Any thoughts? :Shock:
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Friday, May 25th, 2007 AT 2:56 PM
Tiny
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Hey there,
I was just wondering if you had a chance to think about anything else I can try on this?

Thanks
Mark
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 AT 9:45 AM
Tiny
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Even though it says you have a full charge there is still not enough to keep the compressor running you should probably have this checked
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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Justanold,
You are a genious as far as I'm concerned! I followed your instructions and just as you said the "clicking" noise I spoke of earlier went away and when all was said and done, I was getting COLD AIR!

Thanks for all your help! :D :D :D :D
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Friday, June 1st, 2007 AT 10:08 PM

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