Air conditioning

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
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Had the system vacuumed and recharged because it was cycling on and off. Second day after that it started recycling again. I looked for dye for leaks but see none.
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 AT 2:49 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

Do you have gauges to check the pressures?

It sounds like you have a leak, but the pressures will help.

Roy
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 AT 3:22 PM
Tiny
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I checked for dye for leaks and found none. I am wondering about a sensor gone bad.
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Thursday, February 8th, 2018 AT 1:48 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I have found that when you can find the leak then the front seal of the compressor has gone bad. Sometimes they only leak when the system is on which it is difficult to check.

Here are two guides that will help you confirm the issue and get the problem fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

and

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

Check out the diagrams (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, February 9th, 2018 AT 11:48 AM
Tiny
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I found it. There was a leak, I have ordered a new hose with o-rings. Thanks
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Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 AT 2:59 PM

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