Is there a leak in my Dodge Concorde air conditioner?
Is there a leak in my Dodge Concorde air conditioner?
There is no leak. That was checked before they found the blower motor problem and fixed it. Since the blend air door actuator was replace about three weeks ago the air condition has worked like new, until today. No cold air, just ambient temp air. The clutch is engaging and I have no error codes when I run the diagnostic.
Why does my AC compressor keep going out?
At the risk of sounding like a one-note-Charlie (“it’s always a blown fuse”), check that fuse. Seems that when the blower motor power module goes out the problem is usually that the blower stays running on high speed instead of not running at all.
What to do if your air conditioner is too low?
If your freon is too low, that switch prevents the compressor from coming on. You can force it on by shorting across that switch long enough to get a charge into the system (remove the short after it has enough pressure to run by itself) – that’s how the pros do it. Of course if it’s that low, it sounds like you have a leak. I think I tried that.
There is no leak. That was checked before they found the blower motor problem and fixed it. Since the blend air door actuator was replace about three weeks ago the air condition has worked like new, until today. No cold air, just ambient temp air. The clutch is engaging and I have no error codes when I run the diagnostic.
At the risk of sounding like a one-note-Charlie (“it’s always a blown fuse”), check that fuse. Seems that when the blower motor power module goes out the problem is usually that the blower stays running on high speed instead of not running at all.
If your freon is too low, that switch prevents the compressor from coming on. You can force it on by shorting across that switch long enough to get a charge into the system (remove the short after it has enough pressure to run by itself) – that’s how the pros do it. Of course if it’s that low, it sounds like you have a leak. I think I tried that.
Why is my 2002 Chrysler Concorde blowing hot air?
When the air conditioner in your 2002 Chrysler Concorde starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.
Can you add Freon to a 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling. How to add freon to your 2002 Chrysler Concorde: hook up the can of refrigerant (likely r-134a) to the low pressure port. When your compressor kicks on, add freon to the correct pressure.
What causes an AC compressor to not engage?
If the clutch doesn’t engage, the problem could be a blown fuse, an open in the wire to the clutch coil, a bad clutch coil, a poor ground, or a low pressure lockout. AC compressor clutches receive power in a number of ways. They can activate through a relay that’s energized directly by a proper condition of the low and high pressure switches.
Why is my air conditioner clutch not working?
If your Air Conditioning compressor isn’t working (the clutch won’t engage) then watch this video. The A/C switch on the dash switches the compressor on, with one exception. If the PCM (powertrain control module) senses low pressure in the low pressure fluid line, it will stop the compressor clutch from engaging to prevent any damage.
Why is the clutch not engaged on my gas compressor?
But if the system is low on refrigerant, the clutch will never engage. Some DIYers then hotwire the low pressure switch to force the compressor clutch to engage while they recharge. BAD MOVE. At that point you’re running the compressor with little to no oil.
How can I Fix my Dodge Concorde’s air conditioner?
Therefore you need to trick the clutch into coming on by applying 12 volts to the right pin (blue wire with black stripe) of the 4-pin connector going to the clutch. Well I gave it 12V and charged the sucker up with r134, got cold air and then before I could take it for a spin, no more cold air.
If the clutch doesn’t engage, the problem could be a blown fuse, an open in the wire to the clutch coil, a bad clutch coil, a poor ground, or a low pressure lockout. AC compressor clutches receive power in a number of ways. They can activate through a relay that’s energized directly by a proper condition of the low and high pressure switches.
If your Air Conditioning compressor isn’t working (the clutch won’t engage) then watch this video. The A/C switch on the dash switches the compressor on, with one exception. If the PCM (powertrain control module) senses low pressure in the low pressure fluid line, it will stop the compressor clutch from engaging to prevent any damage.
But if the system is low on refrigerant, the clutch will never engage. Some DIYers then hotwire the low pressure switch to force the compressor clutch to engage while they recharge. BAD MOVE. At that point you’re running the compressor with little to no oil.
What happens when the Air Conditioner breaks in a Dodge?
The AC system uses a compressor to compress a refrigerant and then pushes that cold air into the passenger cabin with a fan. When this system breaks you may need to replace your air conditioning components.
Why is my air conditioner not working in my car?
If the AC compressor starts but there is no cold air coming into the cabin, there may be a leak in the AC system or the system is out of refrigerant. You will need to have the system serviced by a professional mechanic.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a Dodge Ram?
How to Troubleshoot the Air Conditioning in a Dodge Ram Start the truck and adjust the air from low to high and back down again. Listen for the blower motor. The noise should increase when turned higher and decrease when turned lower.
The AC system uses a compressor to compress a refrigerant and then pushes that cold air into the passenger cabin with a fan. When this system breaks you may need to replace your air conditioning components.
How to Troubleshoot the Air Conditioning in a Dodge Ram Start the truck and adjust the air from low to high and back down again. Listen for the blower motor. The noise should increase when turned higher and decrease when turned lower.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in Dodge Caravan?
If the AC compressor starts but there is no cold air coming into the cabin, there may be a leak in the AC system or the system is out of refrigerant. You will need to have the system serviced by a professional mechanic. How to Troubleshoot the Air Conditioning in a Dodge Caravan Check the controls first.
If the AC compressor starts but there is no cold air coming into the cabin, there may be a leak in the AC system or the system is out of refrigerant. You will need to have the system serviced by a professional mechanic.
