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Old May 9, 2026 | 09:06 AM
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Default Ac compressor doesn’t come on

Where to start?

turn defrost or set temp to low and compressor never engages?

any recommendations on steps to take.

thanks!

heat works and controls on hvac all work.
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if you just replaced the orings, or recharged the system , disconnect the battery and reconnect it 5-10 minutes later...the ecm has to re-set......(sometimes helps to pray to the zr1 god).....Happened to me when I replaced the orings/recharged. Started up and A/c worked as it should...
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if you just replaced the orings, or recharged the system , disconnect the battery and reconnect it 5-10 minutes later...the ecm has to re-set......(sometimes helps to pray to the zr1 god).....Happened to me when I replaced the orings/recharged. Started up and A/c worked as it should...
I haven’t done a thing yet. I’ll start with checking the charge then I guess: that’s a symptom of being low/empty?
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Is the 1st ac light on the HVAC dash head unit flashing? if it is your low on Freon. You can get diagnostic help thru it.
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Steve....your video is so good...easy to understand and 1000's of time better then wild guessing.....appreciate it much...thanks bob
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Steve....your video is so good...easy to understand and 1000's of time better then wild guessing.....appreciate it much...thanks bob
Thanks Rd Bob hope it helps someone!
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