My AC compressor doesn't switch on for about 3 minutes after i start my car .Then it turns on and off every 4 seconds or so. Just on off on off on off... The little light on the dash is green when the compressor is on and it goes out when the compressor is off. It will get pretty cold but it was WAY colder before the SR swap. Problby becasue the compressor would stay on. Any thoughts?
Rob
Overactive AC Compressor
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Ac compressors will cut on and off normally. They Cycle. If, however, they do it rapidly, on and off for a few seconds, its usually an indication that you are low on freon (R12 or R134). Alot of AC places will check your freon level free of charge if you don't have the gauges to do it yourself. Always check the pressure before adding it yourself.
If you are still using R12 and you know how to pump it into the system yourself, you can save yourself money by finding a product called "Freeze 12". Its an R12 alternative that doesn't require you to change seals and stuff and it works great. I've been using it for years with no problems.
If you are still using R12 and you know how to pump it into the system yourself, you can save yourself money by finding a product called "Freeze 12". Its an R12 alternative that doesn't require you to change seals and stuff and it works great. I've been using it for years with no problems.