AC Problems

2008 LEXUS ES 350
133,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIET TA
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AC blows room temp air, AC clutch does engage, the PSI on low is 50 and high is 50 they pretty much stay the same on static and when it runs. Also put in UV dye and it theres no leaks anywhere on hoses or evaporator core.
Jul 5, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Viet TA,

If they are not moving then most likely your compressor clutch is not actually engaging to build pressure. I attached a couple of charts that show possible causes based on what your pressures are showing.

Also attached is the process for replacing the compressor because that is most likely what is needed based on these pressure readings.

Make sure you evacuate the Freon and recharge the system so that you confirm there are no leaks after you are finished by pulling it into a vacuum.

Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system
Jul 8, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

There is an MGC relay and a hand full of fuses that need to be checked for power. here are two guides to help us fix the problem and the air conditioner wiring diagrams so you can see how it works with the fuse locations as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Jul 8, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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