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System full of freon....compressor kicks on and off.

wldctry

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Nebraska
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1997 Explorer XLT
My Explorer wasn't cooling at all. Compressor wouldn't even kick on. Bought some freon and put it in. Kept checking the guage so I wouldnt over fill it. The guage say's it's full but the compressor keeps turning off and on. It runs for about 3 seconds and shuts off. Then runs and shuts off. Is the guage screwy or could the relay for the compressor be bad?
 



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operator error???? how many cans did you put in???
 






Umm.. what type of gauge did you use to fill it?
 






Those on the can it too accurate but if it is full normal operation the pump is cycling is normal. I would go and get you gauge from harbor freight
 






I put in 12 oz. and used the guage that can with the can.
 






12 oz? Ok, you've now got about 1/2 or a bit less of a full charge.
 






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