A/C Compressor Problems
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A/C Compressor Problems
I have a 98 ram 1500 with the 5.2L 318 and there is a problem with the air conditioning. The A/C wasn't working when I bought the truck, so i figured it needed R-134a and while I was right, it was low now the compressor constantly turns on and off at like 3-5 second intervals. What's wrong with it? And what should I do?
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I have a 98 ram 1500 with the 5.2L 318 and there is a problem with the air conditioning. The A/C wasn't working when I bought the truck, so i figured it needed R-134a and while I was right, it was low now the compressor constantly turns on and off at like 3-5 second intervals. What's wrong with it? And what should I do?
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Need to put gauges on it. 
Most of the cans with a gauge on 'em, will have a chart on the can as well, that tells you what your low pressure should be (compressor running) given the current temp.
Most of the cans with a gauge on 'em, will have a chart on the can as well, that tells you what your low pressure should be (compressor running) given the current temp.
