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Re: AC Clutch
Rick Jay wrote: yobie, Do you have a gauge set for the A/C? Without one, you're kind of shooting in the dark. If you have one, what are you reading on the gauges? If you don't have one, buy the gauges. Not that expensive and well worth it, in my opinion. I can't imagine trying to do A/C work without a gauge set. If the system is low on refrigerant, as you know, the low pressure switch won't allow the clutch to engage. However, I've always been able to get sufficient pressure in a low (evacuated) system just by connecting the tank of refrigerant to the low pressure side and opening up the valve on the gauge set to let the R-134 in. Within a minute or two, the compressor will kick in. It doesn't take much refrigerant to turn on the low pressure switch. In cooler weather, I'll put the tank in a tub of hot water if the tank is running low. As mentioned above, you can also put it in through the high-side, but you have to be very careful NOT to leave it connected if the compressor kicks in. Otherwise the compressor will pump & pressurize your tank. I've never needed to do that as I mentioned above. I wouldn't jumper the switch until I knew what I had for pressures in the system. I can't speak about your system, but I think every vehicle I've worked on had a dedicated fuse for the compressor clutch. I could be mistaken, but I can't think of a situation where that wasn't the case. Are you sure there isn't a fuse in your system that's blown? Good Luck, ~Rick Thanks! I've checked every fuse and every relay. There is no dedicated fuse to to my knowledge to the clutch, which is very weird. I've read every manual from Holiday rambler and ford and they do not specify a fuse for the clutch. Either way I have gone trough all 100+ fuses and all are clean and working. Only thing I can think of is there is a possibility there is an inline fuse somewhere under the dash. I did try charging on the low port hoping it would take enough to jumpstart the compressor. It didnt take any r134 even after 15 minutes. Again I really appreciate all the advice. I do have a gauge, but might be worth buying a real one vs just a low port gauge.614Views0likes0CommentsRe: AC Clutch
oldave wrote: Looking at your picture , a little farther to the left is a grey plastic connector , behind that connector is a little square box ( thermostat ) This has a tiny copper tubing that goes into the evaporator coil , it's job is to keep the coils from freezing up by cutting 12v to the comp . Two wires connect to it and can be knocked loose or the thermostat can go bad . Try the paper clip there and see if you get 12v to the clutch . Thanks will try!614Views0likes0CommentsRe: AC Clutch
oldave wrote: Looking at your picture , a little farther to the left is a grey plastic connector , behind that connector is a little square box ( thermostat ) This has a tiny copper tubing that goes into the evaporator coil , it's job is to keep the coils from freezing up by cutting 12v to the comp . Two wires connect to it and can be knocked loose or the thermostat can go bad . Try the paper clip there and see if you get 12v to the clutch . Thanks will try!615Views0likes0CommentsRe: AC Clutch
I know I have low pressure hence the reason I'm trying to bypass the pressure switch. Once I can get the compressor on I can get it to take a charge. I've done this many times with no issues. Its an evans like pictured below, so I think that is the low pressure switch. I cant seem to find a high pressure one though.614Views0likes0CommentsAC Clutch
My ac clutch is not engaging and I do not have power to the clutch. There is no direct relay/fuses that I can find, but I have check all and all are in working order. I believe the PCM controls the ac? I have tried to check/jump the low pressure switch (by my finger), but unable to since this is not getting power. Oddly enough I have power at the clip before the switch (circled). How can I lose it by the time it get to the switch? 2000 Holiday rambler endeavor v10 Picture below; PICTUREPICTURE4.3KViews0likes18CommentsRe: Hail damage insurance claim
yobie wrote: I hope they don't total it. It's our home and we have done a lot of work to the inside. They are coming out tomorrow but probably won't have an estimate till later in the week. Ill let you all kno how it goes. He's right to an extent yes they are supposed to but a lot of times they under estimate on purpose. That way if u take the check and run they save a little. If u take it to a shop they will usually keep the claim open in case there Is a difference in price. I spoke with an adjuster and they said that's what they aressorta taught to do. So who knows I'm sure some adjusters are different.1.4KViews0likes0CommentsHail damage insurance claim
I've never dealt with an insurance adjuster or anything like this so would like some insite on the process. Our 5th wheel got hit by major hail damage a few days ago. The rubber roof looks in tact but tho roof is left with thousands of dents you can see and feel. Is this damage enough for a new roof? It seems the underlying wood is heavily dented. If they come out and issue a estimate can I negotiate the price higher. I plan on keeping the money ad doing the repairs myself as Im knowledgeable on how to do it. Also should I clean the rv and make it look nice wash/wax in order to make the rv look more valuable/maintained.10KViews0likes14Comments
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