air conditioning question!?

[3184ever]

so i havent had any problems with my air conditioner at all up to this point. But is it possible that hitting a pot hole could cause my air conditioning to stop working. I feel like now the compressor doesnt even turn on, cause I dont even feel the interval in the rpm's anymore. But could hitting a pothole really cause the compressor to stop working??

[Viper3812]

I don't think a pothole could cause that, but do you feel a some air come out or nothing at all?

[3184ever]

it still blows fine, it is just like turning the fan on, the air isnt cold at all

[Viper3812]

Maybe you just need a Freon refill? Discount Auto Parts has it.

[3184ever]

do you know the part number for that?

[Viper3812]

It's not a part to replace. Just go to discount auto parts/autozone and tell them your A/C isn't blowing cold air and you think you need Freon for it. It is in a can and you just connect it to you A/C hose and fill it up. If your unsure how to use it ask them and they will explain better or show you in person.

[3184ever]

i know its not a part, im wondering what kind of freon to get...thats what i meant

[Viper3812]

Originally Posted by 3184ever

i know its not a part, im wondering what kind of freon to get...thats what i meant

Oh, I don't think it matters if there is more than 1 kind for the A/C. Discount should know.

[3184ever]

Im thinking it has something to do with my pressure switch, cause when i hooked the freon can into it, the pressure showed like dangerous levels. If that tells me anything, its not that theres not enough freon in there. If the pressure is THAT high, something is wrong... Pressure switch is my guess. Any ideas?

[weezer]

Originally Posted by Viper3812

Oh, I don't think it matters if there is more than 1 kind for the A/C. Discount should know.

Our AC system's freon is R134. Yes it does matter if you fill it up with R12 freon or R138/A, etc.
Double check to make sure you get the correct freon.

[87Hybrid]

R12 fill kit will not fit on a 134 system. 134 kit comes with adapters but the system must be evacuated first.

[J!m]

R134A is the correct material to use.

As to the pressure, you need to check high AND low sides to be sure they are in spec.

I just posted the allowable pressure ranges in another post for someone else a couple days ago.

You may also have jareed the compressor wire loose?? Did you check that already?

Basically the pressure casnnot be too high OR too low for it to operate. I am guessing (if not the wire) you were low on freon, and the bump cause the switch to trip from the 'cusp' where it was.

Get to a good garage, have it evacuated and recharged and it should not only work, but work A LOT better than before.

[george1]

I had this same problem. But then I was lived in Dubai. So I contacted ac maintenance in Dubai. They fixed all the problems of my ac.