Hello!
I replaced my a/c pressure switch today, only to find that it wasn't the problem. I've got an a/c leak somewhere in the truck, that was bad enough to drain the system to the point where it wouldn't cycle.
I found one fitting that was somewhat loose, and the pressure switch threads had stripped to the point where I couldn't unscrew it (I had to cut the plastic parts with a hacksaw blade to get it off).
I guess the big question is, would the somewhat-loose fitting (it was tighter than finger-tight, but I was able to get it tightened a good 1/4 to 1/2 turn) and the stripped-out threads on the pressure switch be enough to make the system go from full to won't-activate-the-switch in 6 months, or do I need to be looking hard for another leak? If the latter, does anyone by chance have any tricks on how I might be able to do it myself with limited tools, or do I get to submit and go to an a/c shop?
Thanks!
I replaced my a/c pressure switch today, only to find that it wasn't the problem. I've got an a/c leak somewhere in the truck, that was bad enough to drain the system to the point where it wouldn't cycle.
I found one fitting that was somewhat loose, and the pressure switch threads had stripped to the point where I couldn't unscrew it (I had to cut the plastic parts with a hacksaw blade to get it off).
I guess the big question is, would the somewhat-loose fitting (it was tighter than finger-tight, but I was able to get it tightened a good 1/4 to 1/2 turn) and the stripped-out threads on the pressure switch be enough to make the system go from full to won't-activate-the-switch in 6 months, or do I need to be looking hard for another leak? If the latter, does anyone by chance have any tricks on how I might be able to do it myself with limited tools, or do I get to submit and go to an a/c shop?
Thanks!