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Hi all,
I have an AC problem I hope someone can help me figure out. The AC works fine, but only after the engine has been running for about 3 mins. It takes that long for the compressor to kick in. During the first 3 mins, the vents blow ambient temp air. After the compressor kicks in, the vents blow cold air. The AC system works great after that, except for having to wait. However if I stop the engine, sometimes it works immediately and other times I have to wait another 3 mins. There are times I arrive at my destination (sweating) by the time cold air starts blowing. I attached a gauge set to the system and noticed that the low side starts at @20 and slooowly climbs to @35 and then the compressor kicks in. I tried jumpering the plug on the low pressure switch, but it did not make the compressor kick in. Anyway, I have had this problem for a few months, but the "HOT Texas heat" is forcing me to fix it. And by "HOT Texas heat", I mean my wife.
Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have an AC problem I hope someone can help me figure out. The AC works fine, but only after the engine has been running for about 3 mins. It takes that long for the compressor to kick in. During the first 3 mins, the vents blow ambient temp air. After the compressor kicks in, the vents blow cold air. The AC system works great after that, except for having to wait. However if I stop the engine, sometimes it works immediately and other times I have to wait another 3 mins. There are times I arrive at my destination (sweating) by the time cold air starts blowing. I attached a gauge set to the system and noticed that the low side starts at @20 and slooowly climbs to @35 and then the compressor kicks in. I tried jumpering the plug on the low pressure switch, but it did not make the compressor kick in. Anyway, I have had this problem for a few months, but the "HOT Texas heat" is forcing me to fix it. And by "HOT Texas heat", I mean my wife.
Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.
