My A/C compressor clicks on every 6-7 seconds

[CharlesHS]

did you miss this part. it's a 22 year old vehicle and i can tell you what they'll tell him. he needs new seals and they will need to completly evac his system after they replace the seals, and probably put in a new evap/dryer and thank you very much for the $500. it is worth trying to jumper the cheap switches that can be replaced without effecting the system charge before carrying it to a shop !

The OP is 19 yrs old and the working knowledge of cooling systems he is referring to is probably the repairs he and his father performed on the engine cooling system. You did read in the 1st post about putting the wrong type of coolant in the system which required an entire system flush ?
I stand by what I said about leaving A/C system work to a technician or person with the proper training.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The OP is 19 yrs old and the working knowledge of cooling systems he is referring to is probably the repairs he and his father performed on the engine cooling system. You did read in the 1st post about putting the wrong type of coolant in the system which required an entire system flush ?
I stand by what I said about leaving A/C system work to a technician or person with the proper training.

It all makes sense now. When he said his A/C system was "perfect" yet it wasn't putting out cold air made me wonder where he was coming from.

 

[tr21triton]

everybody is telling him add more ! he says it aint going in the system, more people tell him add more. what part of the system aint taking it dont you all understand ?

The OP is 19 yrs old and the working knowledge of cooling systems he is referring to is probably the repairs he and his father performed on the engine cooling system. You did read in the 1st post about putting the wrong type of coolant in the system which required an entire system flush ?
I stand by what I said about leaving A/C system work to a technician or person with the proper training.

honestly i did not see that he was 19 yo . ok kid look on your accumulator and there is a plug with a wire hooked on to it ! the accumulator is the thing your a/c lines go into near the firewall its normally black looks like a round can with a line going into the cabin the switch will be near the top. unplug the connector and put a wire across the 2 pins on the plug, not the switch side. start car and turn on a/c and see if your compressor stays on. it will only take a few minutes to try . you can find a utube vid search how to bypass high pressure switch on a car

 

[reddvltj]

everybody is telling him add more ! he says it aint going in the system, more people tell him add more. what part of the system aint taking it dont you all understand ?

honestly i did not see that he was 19 yo . ok kid look on your accumulator and there is a plug with a wire hooked on to it ! the accumulator is the thing your a/c lines go into near the firewall its normally black looks like a round can with a line going into the cabin the switch will be near the top. unplug the connector and put a wire across the 2 pins on the plug, not the switch side. start car and turn on a/c and see if your compressor stays on. it will only take a few minutes to try . you can find a utube vid search how to bypass high pressure switch on a car

I don't know if you just can't help yourself or if you're just like being antagonistic, but your condescending attitude does not help you come across as knowledgeable and it's not helpful in the slightest.

With all the different things that "could be" the cause of his problem, @connorek has gotten some very helpful advice considering his lack of experience with A/C systems. It is entirely possible that the reason his system will not take any more refrigerant is there is air in the system. It's also entirely possible that one of the pressure switches, low or high, could be malfunctioning. If it is one of the latter and there is air in the system, forcing in more refrigerant will only serve to over pressurize the system and cause more damage. He has already stated that he agrees it's in his best interest to take it to a professional. Your belligerent blasting of those who suggested he do that is infantile and of no help to the OP.

Sarcasm is generally not a good way to get someone to listen... Food for thought!

Relax,

 

[tr21triton]

sorry about the way i come across. i never said add more freon, most everyone else did.

 

[reddvltj]

sorry about the way i come across. i never said add more freon, most everyone else did.

Really? Didn't you now!!

I'll chalk this one up to sarcasm

One post later,

Another reference to adding more to solve "his problem" with the very next post to reinforce your solution is the right one.

And this is where you decide to flip the script, and call everyone else out for the same thing you suggested.

 

[tr21triton]

i meant those top 3 sarcastically, the other was how i solved my problem. but either way ok i'm done !

 

[jeepins]

Take it to a shop that has a diagnostic machine. Couple years ago I took my Jeep (also a good ol' 98) to a Shell station that does my yearly inspections so I know the mechanics. They also know I work on my Jeep myself. They were doing the inspection and noticed my compressor was cycling on and off too soon as well and said they'll hook it to the machine and see what's up. Machine ran a diagnostic on it and found a leak. I replaced the line, brought it back and let them charge it back up and check it to make sure all good. Still all good.

Some things are best left to the shop with the right equipment.

 

[MaiTai]

I had the clutch cycling and this video helped figure out adding freon with a cheap guage -
Once I got enough freon in then it stopped cycling and I evened it out around 40psi.