why doesn't my ac work

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I have a 1997 Ford Ranger. My ac doesn't cool at all. I have added freon and tested it with a gauge and it says it's fully charged. I've added leak detector and haven't found any leaks. The air compressor kicks on and off so I know it works and that my compressor switch is good. Any ideas?

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Jun 13, 2015

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rtmstangon Jun 13, 2015

Most likely your blend door actuator is bad. Open your glove box all the way & you will see it on top of the climate box just below the dash support bar.

recon rangeron Jun 13, 2015

Thank you for your response. I just replaced my blend door a few months ago which is now working.

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stevieray1on Jun 14, 2015

a/c compressor clutch,clicks on/off real fast?or when the clutch comes on,it stays engaged,and don't click off? you have air blowing out of the vents,it's just not cold,correct?

recon rangeron Jun 14, 2015

The clutch kicks on and off but not real fast. And yes there is air coming out of the vents. But it's not cold air.

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pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

Is the accumulator getting cold? Black can looking thing under hood... Is it getting cold and sweating with air on??.. What's the pressure readings??

pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

Need pressure readings!!.. Possible low freon charge or orifice tube restriction..

recon rangeron Jun 14, 2015

No. There is no change in temp. when the ac is on. Also, I haven't noticed any condensation.The reading I got was 45psi.

pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

What is the high side reading.. Also need 'static' or engine off low side reading... See other post.. I must have replied to quickly... You may have to get some hands-on help with this!

recon rangeron Jun 14, 2015

The only reading I have was on the low side which is where I got the 45psi.

pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

Need a manifold guage set to check and diagnose the system... Without that, I'm out of ammo!

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rtmstangon Jun 13, 2015

Most likely your blend door actuator is bad. Open your glove box all the way & you will see it on top of the climate box just below the dash support bar.

recon rangeron Jun 13, 2015

Thank you for your response. I just replaced my blend door a few months ago which is now working.

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stevieray1on Jun 14, 2015

a/c compressor clutch,clicks on/off real fast?or when the clutch comes on,it stays engaged,and don't click off? you have air blowing out of the vents,it's just not cold,correct?

recon rangeron Jun 14, 2015

The clutch kicks on and off but not real fast. And yes there is air coming out of the vents. But it's not cold air.

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pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

Is the accumulator getting cold? Black can looking thing under hood... Is it getting cold and sweating with air on??.. What's the pressure readings??

pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

Need pressure readings!!.. Possible low freon charge or orifice tube restriction..

recon rangeron Jun 14, 2015

No. There is no change in temp. when the ac is on. Also, I haven't noticed any condensation.The reading I got was 45psi.

pushrodon Jun 14, 2015

What is the high side reading.. Also need 'static' or engine off low side reading... See other post.. I must have replied to quickly... You may have to get some hands-on help with this!