atlgadawg
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I have a 1996 Ranger with 4.0L and the A/C compressor has been switching in and out every few seconds for a while. I was hoping the R-134 was low so I bought a can of straight refrig. (no stop leak) and a install hose with the cheap red/green gauge. I checked the pressure first and when the compressor kicked in the gauge dropped to low (less than 40) and the compressor cuts out. While the compressor is off the pressure would rise to 90 or so and it would kick back in and the pressure would drop again. I slowly added some 134 and finally the compressor would stay on and the gauge stabilized in the green 60-80 or so. Suddenly the compressor started making noise and the belt started smoking. I cut off the compressor quickly and I am wondering:
Did I need oil or something with the 134?
Could the clutch be bad since it has been cutting in and out every few seconds for a while and now it has a load on it?
Too much 134?
Is the A/C shop next in my future or is there an eay way to check compressor or replace clutch?
Thanks
Did I need oil or something with the 134?
Could the clutch be bad since it has been cutting in and out every few seconds for a while and now it has a load on it?
Too much 134?
Is the A/C shop next in my future or is there an eay way to check compressor or replace clutch?
Thanks