1999 T & C A/C Recharging/Low pressure switch location

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ab2ih, Jun 12, 2005.

  1. ab2ih

    ab2ih Guest

    It’s hot and time to use the A/C. It’s blowing hot air, the
    compressor won’t turn on, and I can’t find the low pressure cutout
    switch to bypass and get the compressor to run and allow me to add a
    couple of cans of R-134a. Any suggestions would be helpful.
     
    ab2ih, Jun 12, 2005
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  2. ab2ih

    tim bur Guest

    there is a leak in the system if it's low but there is many things on that van that can keep the system from starting
    up and if u have to ask then it should be done by someone who knows what they are doing. no disrespect intended
    just trying to keep someone from blowing up the can of 134 in the face
     
    tim bur, Jun 15, 2005
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  3. van that can keep the system from starting
    they are doing. no disrespect intended
    Not to mention that if you are intending on bypassing the cutoff switch you
    really really fall into the
    class of "get someone who knows what they are doing before you hurt
    yourself" It's completely unnecessary,
    a pot of hot tapwater will easily force enough refrigerant into the system
    to trigger the compressor.

    Ted
     
    Ted Mittelstaedt, Jun 15, 2005
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  4. ab2ih

    ab2ih Guest

    Thanks for the reply Tim.
    The 1993 G. Caravan I just sold was easy to work on because I have
    the factory service manual, however I have not gotten the FSM for the
    1999 T&Country yet, just thought someone out their would be able to
    say something like ’ find the connector mounted on the drivers
    wheelwell and short pins 9 + 10". I dread the thought of taking it
    to the dealer and being presented with a bill for $1000 when I might
    be able to replace a part myself and recharge it for $200. My
    profession is not an Automotive tech., but rather an Electronics tech.
    and grew up working on cars often.
    Scott.
     
    ab2ih, Jun 15, 2005
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  5. ab2ih

    tim bur Guest

    open the glove box and look for a round plug in the side of the hvac housing turn and pull the fin sensor out of the way
    and look at the evap for oil residue on the bottom if thereis, there is your leak
     
    tim bur, Jun 16, 2005
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