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zokica
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Jul 21, 2013, 12:12 PM
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Hi,
COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME?
I have Pontiac Vibe AWD 2003 @95K and recently ive recharged my ac thinking that it would blow more cold air, while doing that i think ive done something wrong.
This img shows readings while ac is off
http://i41.tinypic.com/2ew2sfs.jpg
This img shows readings while ac is max on
http://i43.tinypic.com/2cpx6c6.jpg
This img shows readings while ac is max on and @2000rpm
http://i40.tinypic.com/2dcg787.jpg
Any advice of what went wrong?
Thanke You.
[EDIT]
Forgot to mention that after a while the compressor goe in to very short cycling mode...about few seconds on and off.
(This post was edited by carjunky on Jul 24, 2013, 8:10 AM)
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Discretesignals
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Jul 21, 2013, 12:40 PM
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How did you recharge the system? Did you use a scale? Did you recover what was in the system before recharging it to the correct weight?
Is the engine fan(s) running with the ac on?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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zokica
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Jul 21, 2013, 12:45 PM
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Ive recharged with Arctic Freeze Ultra Synthetic R-134a Refrigerant with Reusable Dispenser and Gauge (18 oz.)
I did not recover nothing i've just added refrigerant.
The engine fan is running all the time while ac is on. Once i turn on the ac the compressor turns on at the same time too, but after a while it goes on and off too quickly...like few seconds on than off, than again on and off
Now before i've add more refrigerant the ac was working properly. But the stupid me wanted to have colder air (without even measuring how cold is my air i'm getting)
(This post was edited by zokica on Jul 21, 2013, 12:48 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 21, 2013, 1:22 PM
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Those are called "DEATH KITS" and apparently did just that. Now what might have been reasonable is probably $2000 bucks or more.
Not fair as they say a cure all and naturally folks want to do their own but A/C and the garbage sold out there isn't just wrong it destroys systems!
Sorry but all guesses are that's what happened to you. Bummer,
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zokica
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Jul 21, 2013, 1:31 PM
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That sounds discouraging :(
The AC is still blowing cold air but i just dont use it coz im not sure if it would be ok to use it... Dont you think that it can be repaired if i go to an AC specialist, evacuate the refrigerant make an vacuum on the system and fill it up with new refrigerant?
Could you please tell me what would be you suggestion and advice?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 21, 2013, 2:05 PM
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We are not here to discourage DIY anything but A/C is a art of it's own. Tell your chosen tech what has happened and what you used.
Some is just so bad it's hopeless either containing like baby powder aluminum dust or reactive junk that turns to like dried poly-urethane when it touches moisture.
I didn't even read your whole post just heard of the DEATH KIT was enough. Perhaps 3/4 of all problems are low charge and a leak. Mac's (more idiots) will say a car will normally need a proper boost or recharge within 7 years as normal leakage.
I can't write a year's worth of study all over this place but lots out there with my username.
Not the point. You will probably need help with a place with $$$$$ of bucks of equipment and you'll be fine. It is just plain expensive and sorry I ever touched it here in New England -- hot now but a couple years can pass and not really need A/C home or car and store all the junk somewhere while there's six feet of snow out there - oh just smile.
Speaking for my partners in crime at this joint who may and probably are better at how you should approach this. I am ASE certified insane (it's a good org) in A/C.
Back some??!! You said high pressure was too high. It can't be?? It will cut off unless a HPCO switch is failing.
This scene needs some experienced help IMO if only an opinion, hands on and witnessing the thing and as luck has it nothing will act up in front of anyone. Got the book on that too,
T
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Discretesignals
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Jul 21, 2013, 4:59 PM
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Yep, time to take it to an ac specialist for recover, evac, and recharge.
Glad to see you learned that more isn't better when it comes to working with air conditioning.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 21, 2013, 4:59 PM)
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zokica
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Jul 21, 2013, 4:59 PM
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Thank You ALL for your help guys!
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Hammer Time
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Jul 21, 2013, 5:04 PM
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Make sure you don't turn that compressor on until the excess refrigerant is removed and you could grenade the whole system.
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Discretesignals
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Jul 21, 2013, 5:07 PM
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Exactly. Imagine hanging a 12 pound bowling ball off your sack and you'll understand how the compressor feels when there is an overcharge.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Hammer Time
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Jul 21, 2013, 5:10 PM
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Hahaha.......................... you come up with some good ones DS.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 21, 2013, 7:16 PM
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That video would go viral in no time - LMAO,
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