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jellis56
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Apr 8, 2021, 5:42 PM

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2014 Silverado 1500 w/5.3L Ecotec engine.
Replaced the following:
Compressor
Condensor
Expansion Valve
Low side line w/two mufflers
High Pressure Switch

AC is cooling great, but having two issues:
1. whirring sound when ac is on-

When AC is running and I accelerate, I'm hearing a whirring or whining sound. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger side around where the evaporator is.

2. low side line frosting up where line comes out of expansion valve-

I have vacuumed and verified there was no leak when setting this up.

One of the things I have noticed is after the initial charge (around 25) the compressor clutch is engaged and I have not noticed the compressor cycle off and on again.

I'm learning that as a DIY, this AC fix is becoming more complicated then what I had anticipated.

I could really use some help, pointers, tips, etc.


Hammer Time
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Apr 8, 2021, 6:06 PM

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All AC repairs are more complicated than people think.

Expansion valve systems do not cycle unless the evaporator freezes.

If the noise responds to acceleration, then it has to be from the engine, probably the compressor.

There should be a freeze cutoff sensor/thermostat in the evaporator to cut the compressor off in the event of freezing



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