Need help with Freightliner Columbia AC

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  1. sonyaexpress

    sonyaexpress Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone,
    Im new to the forums and have a issue with my 03 Freightliner Columbia AC.
    i tried to recharge it, and everything was working fine. then started driving and had no ac at all. It seems like i have an electrical problem. I need some advice on what to do with it. Can some please help me out.
     
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  3. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    You first need to see if the AC compressor is cycling. Does the clutch engage and disengage. If not is there electrical power going to the compressor/clutch? If not that's where you need to start finding why there is no power...fuse/circuit breaker
     
  4. FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY

    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY Light Load Member

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    when a/c quits, is the blower motor still blowing air out the vents good? if not, it maybe freezing up. have you checked the a/c cab filters? are you sure the system has the right amount of freon in it?
     
  5. Duke

    Duke Light Load Member

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    What about when A/C works while parked but when driving down the road it doesn't?

    Any ideas???
     
  6. Timindabox

    Timindabox Bobtail Member

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    Not enough refrigerant in the system.
     
  7. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    I would get it into a shop and have them do a leak test. They put a die into the system and run it. Then they shine a black light on the system and the leak will flouresce. Saves a ton of guess work.
     
  8. GrZegorz24

    GrZegorz24 Bobtail Member

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    I got a issue when parked ac work great but when start driving ac goes out , air is blowing but not cold ? Any ikeas
     
  9. GrZegorz24

    GrZegorz24 Bobtail Member

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    I vacuum the system and recharge the freon one day ago
     
  10. GrZegorz24

    GrZegorz24 Bobtail Member

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    Did u solve that issue with the ac not working while driving?
     
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