Ac compressor problem

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Perchie15, Sep 24, 2021.

  1. Perchie15

    Perchie15 Light Load Member

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    The compressor comes on every 45 seconds and runs for only about 10 seconds. Engine fan doesn’t come on, Freon is topped up to 3.30lbs on a westernstar
     
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  3. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    It sounds like is it low on freon. Do you know how much it takes? Is it a day cab or sleeper.
     
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  5. Perchie15

    Perchie15 Light Load Member

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    3.30 it says on the side of the rad but I put 3.38
     
  6. Perchie15

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    65 blue and 70 red
     
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  8. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Too low.
     
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  9. Perchie15

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    What should they be at??
     
  10. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    A/C clutch kicked in, engine fan on, low side (roughly) 30-45, high side 175-200

     
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  11. bad-luck

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    Ok, what year is the truck?
     
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