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by tbirdtbird
Tue Jul 08, 2025 6:03 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2003 Ford Taurus - Compressor not engaging
Replies: 8
Views: 7290

Re: 2003 Ford Taurus - Compressor not engaging

Please recall that a pro would use an AC machine with a 30# bottle and just dump in the factory charge. 99.999% of the time this is sufficient for the comp to start.
by tbirdtbird
Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Compressor not kicking on. 96 ram 2500
Replies: 2
Views: 90

Re: Compressor not kicking on. 96 ram 2500

Hola, please state mileage.
It sounds like you are using the type of kit that only has the low side gauge. Please be sure you have the standard MSG gauge set such as pictured in John's avatar.
Be careful when jumping, you can do damage.
Was there any black sludge or glittery bits on the OT? Please ...
by tbirdtbird
Mon Jul 07, 2025 9:07 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2003 Ford Taurus - Compressor not engaging
Replies: 8
Views: 7290

Re: 2003 Ford Taurus - Compressor not engaging

At 76*F the pressure inside the cans or tank will be 80 PSI according to the PT chart. This PSI is without the compressor doing anything. So, 85 PSI doesn't mean much. IMO I believe you need more charge. I would start by adding another can
by tbirdtbird
Tue Jun 24, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Honda Accord AC leak
Replies: 10
Views: 19322

Re: Honda Accord AC leak

Is this a high mileage car? If you are over 100K, then I would have them change out both the condenser and the O-ring.
The system needs to be empty in order for them to change out either one.
by tbirdtbird
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:27 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2012 chevy impala 3.6 no ac
Replies: 2
Views: 3358

Re: 2012 chevy impala 3.6 no ac

"I changed it out with a compressor from the salvage yard."
IMO all bets are off

Did you try the comp that came with the car?
by tbirdtbird
Fri May 30, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Purpose of a Flared Fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 6238

Re: Purpose of a Flared Fitting

I have never seen such a fitting. It would seem that something is not quite right. I would make sure that the 'flared' fitting will seat all the way into the housing, it looks like it might be too long. Are you able to compare your hose with others made for the same purpose?
I would be tempted to ...
by tbirdtbird
Fri May 30, 2025 5:06 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Line size adapter
Replies: 2
Views: 3514

Re: Line size adapter

I would try cold hose in Florida. My apologies to Tim.
by tbirdtbird
Mon May 26, 2025 7:20 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2004 Mustang can't find leak
Replies: 6
Views: 4886

Re: 2004 Mustang can't find leak

IMO the best way to locate a leak is to partially charge with 1/2 can of refrigerant, and then use a leak sniffer. They have a wand on them and you can get the tip of the wand into tight spaces. The price of these sniffers has come down. It is hard to imagine that the integrity of the shaft seal can ...
by tbirdtbird
Mon May 19, 2025 6:39 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Holds vacuum, but not a charge. Instant dump....
Replies: 4
Views: 4541

Re: Holds vacuum, but not a charge. Instant dump....

Cusser, that makes sense what you said.
After pondering this, I have to wonder if the TXV is stuck open, thus allowing the evap to see high side pressure