2019 389 Pete HVAC issues.

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  1. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    Hey y'all, I would appreciate any insight you could share about the air conditioning troubles I'm having with this truck. It's a 2019 Peterbilt 389, Cummins X15 Efficiency Series, Fuller Advantage automated transmission, 280k miles, 10,600 engine hours.

    1. The A/C blows 50° at 800 RPM when idling or running the PTO, but when cruising down the highway at about 1350 RPM the compressor clutch unlocks after about 15-20 minutes and does not re-engage unless you stop the engine and restart it, or idle / run the PTO. I have tried shutting the cab and sleeper A/Cs off for 15 minutes and then turning them back on but that doesn't do anything. All fuses test good.

    2. If I run the cab blower on its highest speed it will shut off after a few minutes. It will restart if I move the switch to a lower speed setting. Also, I can run it on the second highest speed with no problem. This happens regardless of whether I'm using the A/C or the heater, and regardless of where the air is being directed to.

    FWIW, I always have it in recirculate mode unless I'm running the defroster, and I normally have it blowing air only out of the panel vents.

    Any idea what could be causing either of these issues? Thanks in advance.

    Edit: this truck is not equipped with an APU, bunk heater, or anything like that.
     
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2022
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  3. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    I would check the low and high side cycle switches and inspect for spread pins at the electrical connectors to the switches.

    Also inspect the evaporator and heater core for being plugged with fine sand if your running in a dirty environment.
     
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