Ac issue compressor comes on, hot air?

2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON
131,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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Ac ports for both showing same 110psi ac compressor comes on, hot air. Trued to release the pressure from low sude then checked when at 60psi same thing tried to add more nothing happened. Fan comes on
Apr 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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If the compressor is coming on and the pressure stay the same, then it is bad and you need another one. Here is a general guide to help and a video to show how to vacuum down and recharge the system with instructions on how to remove the compressor in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY

Check the system for debris inside the tubes and if so you will need to flush the system and replace the expansion valve block, also replace the receive dryer. Remove the drive belt and disconnect the battery first. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else. Ken
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Apr 12, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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