Re: A/C problems, Help!

[LEMONHEAD <br00206@binghamton.edu>]

On Tue, 2 Jul 1996 20:52:24 -0400 (EDT) Scott wrote: 

<<
- - is my low charge causing this whole mess?
>>

More than likely...yes!

<<
I guess it boils down to:  what is it that tells the FREAKING compressor to
engage?
>>

The compressor will not run if the charge is too low in order not to burn
it out.  If the charge is inadequate, the clutch will engage the
compressor but a safety switch disengages it.  This cycle will repeat
every so often, depending on how low the charge is.  The system will
continue to attempt to engage the compressor as long as the "A/C" button
on the dash is activated. 

If you are hardly getting any cold air, and the compressor cycles as
described above, then there is probably (and unfortunately) a leak in the
system... 

Chris
1988 90