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big D
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Jul 18, 2015, 5:49 PM

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I have a 2002 dodge dakota the air compressor blows cold air but kicks in and out every 30 seconds or so it seems to do it more when its hot? should i change compressor? or change compressor,dryer and expansion valve dont have a lot of cash but i think i can do it myself i can get a vacume pump and gauges. Thanks for any help!


Hammer Time
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Jul 18, 2015, 7:24 PM

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You have no reason to believe the compressor is bad yet. The first thing you need to do is to make sure it has the proper amount of refrigerant in the system by having it completely recovered and recharged with the exact weighed charge.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 18, 2015, 11:46 PM

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Virtually ALL of these leaked at evaporators easily still a common issue with what's left of Chrysler designs.


Snow ball problem if ignored. Low charge due to leak, cycling compressor then lack of lube to it the system will be a problem or if it's been recklessly boosted up frequently too late for a lasting fix without a real investment in having dependable A/C in these,


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