1997 Chevy Silverado AC question

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
98,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCKER
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My a/c is not working. I've bought a re-charge kit and after reading the directions and hooking it up. It shows I may have some mechanical problems. My compressor clutch is engaged when the a/c is set at high and the engine is at idle. It shows the pressure as off the charts high when hooking up the re-charge kit as well. When the compressor clutch engages it makes a loud continuous rattling sound. What's the problem??
Aug 20, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the compressor is fixing to go
Aug 20, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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BRUCKER
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[quote:4c2abf60fc="rasmataz"]Sounds like the compressor is fixing to go[/quote:4c2abf60fc]

Is there anything I can do at home to get it to work?

or

Should I get it into the shop?
Aug 20, 2010 at 6:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I suggest you just bring it in might not be too simple let the pros handle it-
Aug 20, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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BRUCKER
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[quote:84125dfe3d="rasmataz"]I suggest you just bring it in might not be too simple let the pros handle it-[/quote:84125dfe3d]

I was afraid you were going to say that. Thank you for the help.
Aug 20, 2010 at 6:24 PM