Rear AC not working

[srx-6]

I have a 2009 Monaco Camelot, the ac in the bedroom has quit. I replaced the start capacitor today, the motor runs but the compressor will not start. I can hear it trying to start but after a few times the breaker trips. I replaced the breaker a few weeks ago. I have also taken a soft hammer up and "tapped" the compressor a few times (have seen this work with refrigerators), still will not run. Looking for any suggestions to try before I start pricing a new unit. Thanks for any help.

[srx-6]

Thanks fellas
Pretty sure I got the wires on right, took a picture before disassembly. Did not notice any melted wires. So now start looking for a sale on Dometic ACs

[Executive45]

dougrainer wrote:


If the capacitor was bad, it would NOT cause the breaker to trip. The fact that it trips the breaker points to a locked up compressor OR the 3 wires attached to the Compressor have melted and shorted. Check those wire connections. If GOOD, replace the unit. If melted/corroded, fix the wiring and retest. Doug

What Doug said..unless, or course, you messed up putting the wires back on the correct terminals.....Dennis

[dougrainer]

Triker33 wrote:
Did you replace the start capacitor on the motor or compressor.
Both are in the same area.

If it was the compressor one. Then start your search for a new AC.

If the capacitor was bad, it would NOT cause the breaker to trip. The fact that it trips the breaker points to a locked up compressor OR the 3 wires attached to the Compressor have melted and shorted. Check those wire connections. If GOOD, replace the unit. If melted/corroded, fix the wiring and retest. Doug

[Triker33]

Did you replace the start capacitor on the motor or compressor.
Both are in the same area.

If it was the compressor one. Then start your search for a new AC.