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Old August 21st 06, 05:21 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer
Dave[_5_]
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Default More on: Air conditioner problem

Dave wrote:

I put a gauge on the low side. At 25lbs the clutch energizes and cuts
out at 45 lbs (readings are approximate) still cycling at about 3 second
intervals.
From here where should I go?

TIA,
Dave

> 1999 Explorer Limited, v8, 2wd, climate control, Florida
>
> Yesterday evening when we went out the air didn't seem to be very cool.
> We didn't go far so I just brushed it off. Today, in the heat of the
> day, it seemed to be cooler outside the car than in it. I just did
> minimal investigation, I started the engine and looked at the compressor
> clutch. The clutch cycled at about 3 second intervals in and out. I
> disconnected the pressure switch (?hi or low?) and the clutch
> de-energized completely until I reconnected it.
> Any ideas before I spend 'big bucks'?
>
> TIA,
> Dave



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