AC works good on highway speeds . But at a stop or idel. It blows warm air. What are thinking i need to look for?

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Asked by mlopez38 May 08, 2015 at 07:11 PM about the 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Took it to a mechanic He put on ac gauges
and said theres a restriction in the system it
gave a high psi reading.over 250pis

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no temperature stays the same This happened after idle Ac pully tensioner bearings Went out I replaced the pulley

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Well i took it to a shop had a mechanic Put gauges red gauges gave a reading over 250psi. He said theres a restriction in the system.. That i would have to take it to the dealer ship

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It explainotory,run,s good on high way,but off at idle,go have the sytem vacummed,and filled proper.

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Ive had the truck for over a year ac has been working fine. Till now.. Would it be best to change out orifice tube as well?

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Yes new pully is the same size. Not sure what the low reading was. But tomorrow morning will get a second opinion at midas they have free ac inspections

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Ok i figured out the problem electrical connections On the fan clutch wasn't seated properly .made the corrections.all works great now .thanks for yalls in puts.

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Good to know mlopez38,another good answer to add to the book,s.

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