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Old 07-11-2011, 09:32 PM
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97 1500 360. When I turn on the ac, the fan in the cab runs no problem but the pump dosn't engage. Not sure if its a fuse, dont know it there is a fuse for it. Im pretty sure its not that the clutch is engaged because it dosnt spin at all.

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Old 07-11-2011, 09:36 PM
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It probably has no r134a in it. There is most likely a leak. The compressor will not run if it's low or empty.
 
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well if there happens to be a leak is there any way i can find it and stop it before i go and waste 60.00 to re fill it?
 
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you can try some Red Angel A/C stop leak. If that doesn't seal it, then you have bigger problems.
 
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Take it to an AC shop, they more than likely will diagnose for free. You can also get a can of 134a with the UV in it. But I suspect it's the evap core that's leaking.
 



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