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- Thu Jul 03, 2025 2:21 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Mazda CX-9 front and rear temp difference.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 118
Re: Mazda CX-9 front and rear temp difference.
These problems could be electrical in nature. If so, the system might have set a code, or codes, that can be read using a scan tool. Your local AutoZone can scan it for you, usually at no cost.
- Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:59 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7622
Re: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
1. Using the Rotunda A/C Test Fittings connected to the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes and connected to my gauge set, I ran the vacuum pump for two hours and the gauge read (30 in-Hg). The evaporator has been sitting in a vacuum for more than a week now with no movement in the gauge. The ...
- Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:30 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Compressor clutch locked on and gauges read the same
- Replies: 2
- Views: 66
Re: Compressor clutch locked on and gauges read the same
How many miles has your Corolla logged?
I recently bought a 2010 Corolla. The AC system does not provide any cooling from the ambient air. I finally got a chance to start diagnosing it yesterday and my immediate issue is the compressor is locked in the engaged position. The pulley is still ...
I recently bought a 2010 Corolla. The AC system does not provide any cooling from the ambient air. I finally got a chance to start diagnosing it yesterday and my immediate issue is the compressor is locked in the engaged position. The pulley is still ...
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:11 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7622
Re: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
When I drained the old compressor…..not a drop of oil came out. The clutch disk spun freely and I could hear and feel that it was still pumping. Is that unusual to have no oil in the compressor?
It's not unusual. For lubrication, some compressors rely on oil that's carried continuously throughout ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:50 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Poor cooling Excessive high side pressures 09 ES350 Lexus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 256
Re: Poor cooling Excessive high side pressures 09 ES350 Lexus
The low-side pressures aren't too bad, but the high side is much too high, pointing to a condensing problem.
I would attack this problem on two fronts:
1. Replace the fan, check that nothing is obstructing airflow through the condenser, and that all foam seals and shrouds are in place. (The water ...
I would attack this problem on two fronts:
1. Replace the fan, check that nothing is obstructing airflow through the condenser, and that all foam seals and shrouds are in place. (The water ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:27 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: High side line blowing off
- Replies: 3
- Views: 530
Re: High side line blowing off
Springlock Connectors aren't reliable IMHO, but they ARE cheap, appealing to corporate "bean counters." Instead of replacing the lines again, a clamp as described in the previous post helps solve the problem of the connector suddenly coming apart under pressure.
I'd also consider replacing the ...
I'd also consider replacing the ...
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:39 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7622
Re: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
I was afraid that you might not be able to remove the compressor with the studs in the way.
The oil is a question mark. If you can't get it all in the compressor, you'll have to "oil-balance" the system--that is, ~1.5 ounces in the evaporator, ~1.5 ounces in the condenser, ~1.5 ounces in the R/D or ...
The oil is a question mark. If you can't get it all in the compressor, you'll have to "oil-balance" the system--that is, ~1.5 ounces in the evaporator, ~1.5 ounces in the condenser, ~1.5 ounces in the R/D or ...
- Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:15 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: High hi side pressure 400psi
- Replies: 4
- Views: 985
Re: High hi side pressure 400psi
If, say, the ambient temperature is 65°F, then the low side and high side should read about 30/160 PSI respectively.
- Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:03 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7622
Re: 2004 F-150 Heritage AC
An induction heater sounds like a good idea, or an acetylene torch if it's safe to use.
Alternatively, can you get a die grinder in there to grind-off the bolt heads and then use a set of locking pliers to remove the studs after the compressor is out?
Alternatively, can you get a die grinder in there to grind-off the bolt heads and then use a set of locking pliers to remove the studs after the compressor is out?
- Tue Jun 24, 2025 5:42 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Blows cold but gauges read equal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 651
Re: Blows cold but gauges read equal
Confused about a few things in your post. That said, is 125 PSI the static pressure (engine off, compressor disengaged) that you're reading on the low and high sides?