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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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the ac is blowing nice and strong as far as the air flow. i checked the system to see how much was in it. the gauge says it is full. how ever, get in the truck crank it. it doesnt blow cold. the air is nice and strong just not getting cold. any ideas guys?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:51 AM
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Check to see it the compressor clutch is engaging and running like it should.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Yeah if you throw a gauge set on it and both low and high sides are the same, or very close to the same pressure, the compressor isnt doing its job, and youll have to diagnose from there.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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alright, that is the next step then. thanks guys
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Warlockk
Check to see it the compressor clutch is engaging and running like it should.
it is, gonna see if i cant hunt up a set of gauges
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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Harbor freight has them cheap.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Yeah, if you know which stuff you can buy and which stuff to stay away from, harbor freight is great!
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