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RICCAMPOS42
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when turning on a/c in my 94 4x4 Explorer,why is there a long delay before starting up?
Jul 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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How long of a delay?Have you checked the pressures yet?
Jul 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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RICCAMPOS42
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like maybe 3-5min delay? my bro n law replaced new radiator and no leaks and when start up runs fine.then when I turn a/c it starts leaking from overflow .Now I leave a/c off. ?
Jul 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like your engine runs hot with the a/c on do you ever hear the a/c condensor fan come on?What are the high and low pressure reading with the a/c off?
Jul 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM
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RICCAMPOS42
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Come to think of it?I haven't noticed it come on??The reading is not quite in the middle, but. with it on,it gets hotter?
Jul 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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I would get a air compressor and blow out the a/c condensor and radiator fins to make sure there is good air flow coming thru.Also you need to check you a/c pressures high and low with the a/c running and a/c that will figure this problem out also.
Jul 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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