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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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When AC set at 65* if you pull out on thermostat should it blow colder than 65*? when I pull out on thermo it blows hot.

With thermo pushed in Temp outside is 70* compressor will not engage.
It is full of freon.

Any help Thank you.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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If the ambient temp is 65* or below will compressor come on ?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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As I rcall when max cool or max heat is dialed up, the system no longer looks at ambient/cabin temp.

Even if I'm not remembering correctly on that point, the pull-for-manual-control feature certainly defeats auto temp regulation.

As for the compressor not engaging....

Start with the easy stiff. Have you checked the fuses?

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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Yes, have checked all fuses. Can not find the relay switch.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Have you checked the thermal fuse? Its located in the rear of the compressor in contact with the suction side gas, whose pressure drops and temps rises with a low refrigerant charge. The thermal fuse is a sealed unit containing a heater and a meltable fuse.

There does seem to be a relay under the vacuum actuator motor.

You should invest in a service manual.
 

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