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Car Forum / GMC Cars / May 2006

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Jonny - 26 May 2006 13:08 GMT
Problem:  Chevy Blazer S-10 Tahoe, AC when engaged puts out cold air for
about ten minutes.  Then, quits putting out cold air.
Took it down to the local garage.  They wanted to evacuate the system.  They
suspected blockage in the freon line someplace.  Suggested the low pressure
switch was defective.  Their explanations made sense to me.  But, I
hesitated.
Have a home use freon kit used last on my VW.  Bought a can of R-134.
Turned on the AC to MAX, and hooked up the kit without opening the can of
freon.  A 30 second cycle of high of 47 psi to 28 psi was noted.  When 28
psi was noted, could hear the compressor kick in.  So, opened the can of
freon.  It took about a half a can.  Max psi is now around 53 and low 31.
Am not hearing the compressor kick in at the low end of the spectrum.  The
AC doesn't quit putting out cold air now.
Don't know the mechanical or electronics behind this, but hope this helps
someone.
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Woody - 26 May 2006 13:52 GMT
When the compressor is running the pressure at the low port should read
about 40. When the compressor shuts off the system will neutralize and the
reading will go up. The important reading is the reading with the compressor
running. Your local mechanic doesn't know what he is doing, find a competent
one....

> Problem:  Chevy Blazer S-10 Tahoe, AC when engaged puts out cold air for
> about ten minutes.  Then, quits putting out cold air.
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> Don't know the mechanical or electronics behind this, but hope this helps
> someone.
Jonny - 28 May 2006 12:15 GMT
> When the compressor is running the pressure at the low port should read
> about 40. When the compressor shuts off the system will neutralize and the
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>> Don't know the mechanical or electronics behind this, but hope this helps
>> someone.

Another point, that apparently went over some readers heads, is that while
AC is in MAX position, the compressor should not be cycling on and off.
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Hairy - 28 May 2006 18:38 GMT
> > When the compressor is running the pressure at the low port should read
> > about 40. When the compressor shuts off the system will neutralize and the
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> Another point, that apparently went over some readers heads, is that while
> AC is in MAX position, the compressor should not be cycling on and off.

What other readers? You are wrong, by the way.

Dave
shiden_kai - 28 May 2006 20:58 GMT
> Another point, that apparently went over some readers heads, is that
> while AC is in MAX position, the compressor should not be cycling on
> and off.

It shouldn't?  You need to join the Mike Hunter club and
read up on how A/C works on this vehicle.

Ian
=AB Paul =BB - 29 May 2006 03:55 GMT
> > When the compressor is running the pressure at the low port should read
> > about 40. When the compressor shuts off the system will neutralize and the
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> Jonny

That is incorrect.  You may want to read up on A/C before you destroy yours.
 
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