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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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When I run my 82 vette AC I hear a very rough click under the hood. I checked the compressor and it looks like the front plate stops and starts spinning. Could my compresser be going bad or do I need to recharge my AC.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Sounds like it is low on refrigerant. The low pressure switch is causing the compressor to cycle. It is a safety to keep your compressor from burning up. Is the car cooling? Put a set of gauges on the system and check pressures.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Sounds like low on freon!
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbuster1


Sounds like low on freon!


it is Low on refrigerant.
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