Refilled refrigerant, compressor wont engage

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Old 08-29-2012, 11:25 PM
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Default Refilled refrigerant, compressor wont engage

My air conditioner has not worked since I bought my car, and the compressor clutch does not engage. I tested the low side with my gauge and it was at 10PSI, so I topped it back up to 40PSI with a half can of redtek's 12a refrigerant. The compressor still has not engaged and it's not blowing cold air.

Fuses and relays OK, I have yet to do any other tests.

Do I need to reset the cpu or do I have a problem?? lol
 
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:41 AM
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your ac system holds just over 2 cans, that 40psi will drop to 15 when the compressor kicks on. it sound like you may have a bad pressure sensor. im sure cam69 (aka linkman ) will be able to hook you up with a testing procedure.
 
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