2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission another A/C Question

[The Vetterfarm]

Yes we do use the a/c on warm winter day's her in California. my problem is the compressor cycles on for 2 or 3 seconds then off for 5 seconds then on again for 2 then off for 5 and so on continuously when a/c set to on position, is this an indication of leak hence low refrigerant thanks Chris

 

[sam peterson]

Low refrigerant or bad cycle switch.

 

[The Vetterfarm]

Thanks Sam, were is the cycle switch located??

 

[sam peterson]

It is on the top of the accumulator on the passanger side back by firewall. Jumper the 2 wires together. If system starts to cool the switch is bad. If not the system is probably low on refrig. The switch can be removed without loosing refrigerant.

 

[illflem]

Replacement switch is a stock item at Napa =$12

 

[The Vetterfarm]

Thanks for cycle switch info,jumpering switch leads did work,cold air coming through system. 60degress outside freezing in cab. So now when I remove cycle switch from canister near right firewall is refrigerant going to escape??

 

[illflem]

No, it's a schrader (tire type) valve underneath