ac problem

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by omi, Aug 24, 2022.

  1. omi

    omi Bobtail Member

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    i got a Prostar with ac problem, i put 4 cans of dye in the ac system and looked everywhere for a leak in the bunk under dash tracked all lines condenser it blows fine for a day then after a day it blows hot air until you put a can of freon in it again then back cold, ac compressor always turning even when it blows hot air all fuses and relays are good, idk where else to look
    EDIT........ when the fan is off compressor running and blowing hot air the low side is at 45psi high side at 200-350psi and at 350psi the fan kicks on and then the gauges read at low side 25psi high side 140psi, when the truck is off it equals out like it pose to but the low side is at 77psi high at 140psi,
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2022
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  3. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    Did you check evaporator, and in between AC compressor and pulley? Also, you can get a freon sniffer on Amazon for around fifty bucks I think.
     
  4. Ebonific

    Ebonific Bobtail Member

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    Do you have a sweet smell in the truck?
     
  5. omi

    omi Bobtail Member

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    yes i checked the evaporator in dash and in the bunk, i checked ac compressor and pully
     
  6. omi

    omi Bobtail Member

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    no
     
  7. MAMservices

    MAMservices Medium Load Member

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    If its leaking a can a day, that is a bad enough leak to find with a bubble mix of your preference. Another spot that is overlooked often that can be an appreciable leak, is the low or high pressure switches. They can go bad and leak right out the end where the wires go into hte switch. I havent worked on an IH in a long time however the years i am more fammiliar with had the evaporator under the pasenger seat and the ducts ran in the floor up to the dash. They had an expansion valve under the seat at the core that was prone to leak. Course thats been a while.
     
  8. omi

    omi Bobtail Member

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    There is no evaporator under the pass side seat, i checked the lines that goes under the cab to the bunk and there good, i for got to say its a 2016 year, im thinking its the high pressure switch but that still dont count for where the freon is leaking from if it is leaking but it has to be if i can add a can in it and it will blow some what cold for a day and then just blow hot
     
  9. Inderjit

    Inderjit Heavy Load Member

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    The service ports are also a common leak area. A little soapy water
    will tell you.
     
  10. omi

    omi Bobtail Member

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    i done sprayed everything down with soap and water no bubbles or dye to be found any where
     
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