AC compressor

2002 DODGE INTREPID
119,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEX19899
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Recently had a shop replace the AC compressor. Once I was inside of the car the AC was cold but once I was driving it home it went hot. The AC compressor does not engage. What would be the causes for this? Would it be too low on Freon?
Jun 21, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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Good morning.

Yes, it sounds like you have a leak and all the freon left the system.

I would return to the shop and have them recheck there work to be sure there is no leaks.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection
Jun 22, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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Took it in today and mechanic told me the AC compressor is not getting voltage and the AC condenser is leaking.
Jun 22, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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Makes sense. If the condenser is leaking and the Creon level pressure gets below 20 on the low side, it will cut off voltage to the compressor.

Your mechanic should know this. If he does not, maybe it would be better to take it to someone who knows AC systems.

Roy
Jun 22, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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What is the process after they replace the condenser?
Jun 22, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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They should evacuate the system for forty five minutes. Watch for any leaks, charge the system and recheck for leaks.

Roy
Jun 22, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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Are AC lines suppose to be cold?
Jun 22, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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The low side will be cold. The high side will be hot.

Roy
Jun 22, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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Also, I went over a speed bump I heard a loud clunk from the left tire. Would that be my shocks?
Jun 23, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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Very possible. Could be the strut mounts.

Roy
Jun 23, 2018 at 4:21 AM
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Is it normal for the power steering pump to vibrate?
Jun 23, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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No, please explain what you mean by vibrate.

Roy
Jun 24, 2018 at 5:28 AM
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When I place my hand on the power steering reservoir there is a lot of vibration.
Jun 24, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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Make sure it is mounted secure.

Can you post a picture?

Roy
Jun 24, 2018 at 7:37 AM