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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Hello I have a 1998 Durango slt with rear overhead AC. My issue is I turn on AC compressor engages for approximately 2 min then begains to cycle off and on at this point compressor runs for 4-5 seconds system has a full charge has had vacuum pulled on it condenser is new evaporator is new front expansion. valve is new compressor is new pressure switches and clutch cycling switch are -new dnt know what to do with this problem. When compressor. Is engaged the pressure low side runs about 32. And high side about 115-125
 

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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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At what ambient temp? Sounds like you are still low on refrigerant.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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For the heck of it, if the compressor is on its own relay pull the relay and jump the relay with a jumper wire and see if it still acts up. I'm wondering if the AC relay is heating up and acting up. Hope this helps you out.

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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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At what ambient temp? Sounds like you are still low on refrigerant.
Don't matter what temp does it at all temps.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Low side pressure is very dependent on temp. (that would be, the temp outside.)
 
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Sounds like you are a bit low on Freon as the high side seams kind of low to me but what is the outside temp that changes things.

Remember to check the gages you need above Idle not just Idle I stick a thick piece of paper between the idle points to bring idle up a bit.

 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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I agree you are low on freon... the dual system on a 98 takes 32oz to fill from empty.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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I'm going to move you back into the 1st Gen Durango forum.
 
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Originally Posted by Old_School
I agree you are low on freon... the dual system on a 98 takes 32oz to fill from empty.
Would a rear expansion valve stuck open cause this issue system is fully charged
 
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