Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

Under that adapter is the original R-12 fitting--they only did the low side adapter--some folks are lazy....

This is a real common scenario- seen it numerous times. Clutch air gap has worn too wide such that the magnetic pull of the coil cannot pull in clutch driver after the coil warms- and electrical resistance increases. To prove this, next time it "should be running" tap on front of clutch with a ...

Frosty A/D is Bad? News to me. Really humid conditions shows great cooling....

Diesels run much slower rpms than gasoline-- so the compressor hardly ever goes above 2000 rpm- and they idle much slower as well

It is a diode- J cars used diodes in compressor circuit.

Since you can engage compressor by jumping relay, it is obvious your issue is upstream. Look at the high side transducer- you know it is a transducer because it has 3 wires (upside down near top of radiator) look for wires loose, broken ...

On trucks with issues after parts have been replaced, I always look for 2 orifice tubes in system- most all condensers have an OT in their outlet connection- yet rear air systems have their OT at the split (to rear) in the liquid line outlet--- so If you bought a new condenser- chances are real good ...

Maybe a couple of weeks of vacuum....Never put anything in a system, that you can't get out. GM says to flush with refrigerant for that very reason...but you used a flushing agent that is a chemical degreaser and now you can't get it out.....Who ever sold you that flush does not realize the mess you ...

Your Arcadia is well known for evaporator leaks--to fix is a dash pull- I've seen a few and done a few- about a 10 hour job. Look for green dye in the drain hose- under gas pedal under the truck.

My money is on the rear a/c lines leaking at a grommet most likely right at the rear wheel. Look for oily greasy leak,,,

It wasn't until 2002 model year for V-5 compressors went to double lip seals...