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[4th Gen : 01-07]: Air Stopped Working on Refrigerant Refill

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Old 07-05-2017, 07:10 PM
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Hi All -

So I did a simple refill using the fitting, with the refrigerant can attached to it, air was getting colder etc., all fine. Added the second can, let it run for about 20 min, the air stopped working, and there's a clutching noise (as if the clutch tries to engage) and a short psssst as from an air release every 5 seconds.
The indicator on the refill fitting shows 100 psi on the red zone.
I tried jumping the pressure transducer connector as per manual to keep the compressor on, but the can is not being emptied and it's not cold.

You think I overcharged it? But then why does it show 100 psi pressure?

any tips welcomed!

Thanks!

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Overcharged.
 
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Overcharged.
Thanks a LOT! Yup, that's exactly what happened. I let some of the pressure out until the pressure dropped at around 50 psi. I have cold air now.
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Been there. Done that. Glad you got it fixed.
 




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