2002 Dodge Ram a/c short cycle

104,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIREMAN1554
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I noticed my truck a/c started to short cycle and not cool anymore. I figured it was just loe on freon. I purchased a can. I put my guage on the low side with the a/c on high and the guage reading was 55-60 when the compressor was running (ambient temp was 70), and pegged out past 100 when it kicked off. I see no leaks anywhere. Is it low on freon or is one of the switches( High or Low) bad?
Apr 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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sounds like your high pressure switch is bad, but I still think there is a leak somewhere. although your high pressure switch will mimic a low coolant symptom if it is bad.
Apr 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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