Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair: Ford E 250 a/c, magnetic clutch, clutch


Question
QUESTION: Ok here we go I have a 2000 Ford E 250 that won't take an a/ac charge. How do I get it to take the charge without spending an arm and leg.

ANSWER: I am assuming you are trying to charge it with a store bought kit on the LOW side?


 Can you give me some more information?

Is compressor coming on?
Is system totally empty?
What is happening when you open the valve on teh can and what does the pressure say?

 I can help you through this but you will have to be a bit more specific.

Wayne


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QUESTION: yes I am using the store "stuff". The compressor is not kicking on. I'm thinking you're  going to tell me I may need to vac. the system and charge it professionally. please no

Answer
No, you don't necessarily need a total vac and recharge.  Its just the optimum way to do it.

 You need to find out why the compressor isn't coming on.  It won't take a full charge until the compressor clicks in.  Have you checked to see if there is power to the magnetic clutch on the compressor?