91-240.a/c comp..cycling on & off.I just recharged the system.?
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91-240.a/c comp..cycling on & off.I just recharged the system.?
Hello,
I've got a 91 240 and just recharged the system, but the compressor cycles on for around 3-4sec and then back off for 8-10sec.
Coolingseems fine, but my concern is the rapid cycling of the compressor>?
It's been converted to 134 and also had a replacement compressorin the past by previous out of state owner's shop.
Any clues I can look for to solve the cycling issue?
UPDATED:
Just completed a road test. The cycling seems more rapid when at highway speeds..?
The car is in really great shape at 125k.
Thanks
Hope everyone is doing well.
I've got a 91 240 and just recharged the system, but the compressor cycles on for around 3-4sec and then back off for 8-10sec.
Coolingseems fine, but my concern is the rapid cycling of the compressor>?
It's been converted to 134 and also had a replacement compressorin the past by previous out of state owner's shop.
Any clues I can look for to solve the cycling issue?
UPDATED:
Just completed a road test. The cycling seems more rapid when at highway speeds..?
The car is in really great shape at 125k.
Thanks
Hope everyone is doing well.
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RE: 91..240..a/c comp...cycling on and off..I just recharged the system...?
Is this normal? I have a similar problem, recently recharged w/134a after repair. Mine does not cycle at idle (ie runs fine), but cycles every 3-5 seconds at speeds over ~30 mph. Maybe overfilled? What would low side psi be for the system (91 740 base, BTW)?
Thanks
Thanks
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RE: 91..240..a/c comp...cycling on and off..I just recharged the system...?
ORIGINAL: 740SkiWagon
Hey guys i have a simliar problem yet i have NO ac
mine cycles ON for 1 second and then off for 3
any ideas on the problem?
Hey guys i have a simliar problem yet i have NO ac
mine cycles ON for 1 second and then off for 3
any ideas on the problem?
MyDaughters740
Low side should be in the 20 to 45 psi range. the high and low side should be at the same psi when the system is off and the engine cool. Also your compressor sounds about right. is the system cooling?
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RE: 91..240..a/c comp...cycling on and off..I just recharged the system...?
ORIGINAL: MyDaughters740
Beardog
I might be higher than 45, maybe in the 55 range. Probably drain off some pressure? Yes, it is cooling, but not as much as I'd like.
Beardog
I might be higher than 45, maybe in the 55 range. Probably drain off some pressure? Yes, it is cooling, but not as much as I'd like.
Also when your charging the system, you need to run theengine at 2500 rpm.
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RE: 91..240..a/c comp...cycling on and off..I just recharged the system...?
ORIGINAL: MyDaughters740
Beardog
I might be higher than 45, maybe in the 55 range. Probably drain off some pressure? Yes, it is cooling, but not as much as I'd like.
Beardog
I might be higher than 45, maybe in the 55 range. Probably drain off some pressure? Yes, it is cooling, but not as much as I'd like.
is the pressure reading for the car not running and the a/c off and cooled to ambient temperature?
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RE: 91..240..a/c comp...cycling on and off..I just recharged the system...?
MyDaughters740
if you can check the high side and the low side before you run the engine. the system should equalize and the pressure should be about equal to the ambient temperature (ie 80psi= 80 degrees F)If there are no blockages in the system. IF the pressure is lower then the ambient temp, then the system is low in pressure. other then that, right now, I would suggest that you try cleaning the condenser and the evaporater. The condenser is in front of the radiator, and the evaporater is under the dash near the blower moter.
also try running the system at 2500rpm and see if the pressure fluctuates between 20and 45psi. this isaround the normal points for the compressor to shut off and come back on.
if you can check the high side and the low side before you run the engine. the system should equalize and the pressure should be about equal to the ambient temperature (ie 80psi= 80 degrees F)If there are no blockages in the system. IF the pressure is lower then the ambient temp, then the system is low in pressure. other then that, right now, I would suggest that you try cleaning the condenser and the evaporater. The condenser is in front of the radiator, and the evaporater is under the dash near the blower moter.
also try running the system at 2500rpm and see if the pressure fluctuates between 20and 45psi. this isaround the normal points for the compressor to shut off and come back on.
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