CAR AC TURN ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY (EVERY FEW SECONDS)

In this video i explain why your car, truck or suv A/C compressor keeps turning on and off frequently and every few seconds.
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[@ixcancel]

Great video. Mine was overcharged....Now is working great. Thanks.

[@user-ih7ge6gg4h]

Good mechanic man.

[@joshuabarr6511]

9 times out of 10 times it's low refrigerate. When you check the pressure on your ac compressor and its short cycling make sure you check when your compressor is on! When it shuts off it'll go into the red and when it kicks back on is when you need to check the pressure

[@sebastiansavage0819]

My cars compressor doesn’t stay on long enough for me to check pressure, it shows red when I connect it and the compressor clicks on for 2 seconds max and stops does it repetitively. But I do notice gauge start to climb back but I can’t tell cause it doesint stay on long enough

[@joshuabarr6511]

@sebastiansavage0819 if it's cutting out after 2 seconds it's either got too much r134a or not enough. One of the two

[@Alber_n54]

The video was good, but actually this comment was the one who helped me solve my problem, my ac was reading up to the red zone and dropping down, and I didn't know if it was overcharged or needed gas, after reading this I checked again and when the ac kicked in that's when the pressure was dropping. Thanks dude. I put gas and My AC now is good thanks to you!

[@1shaggy123]

@@joshuabarr6511 So how do I fix this? Same is happening to mine. If I start adding Freon, in theory, it should stop short cycling every second or 2 when I hit the pressure threshold the PCM is looking for? I have to assume the Freon is low, not high. It worked fine the last few years and no Freon has been added in the last 6 years for sure

[@joshuabarr6511]

@@1shaggy123 hook your gauge up and watch it while it short cycles. When you see and hear the compressor kick on, that's the true reading. Add or remove freon as needed

[@HVAC356]

You practically talked about everything and nothing, you said u will tell us the exact problem and fix, but u talked about all the things everyone knows about acs. This was a funny video, i give you that

[@johnnyjames3185]

What do you think the problem is since you know it all I think the man was very informative .

[@imerhionrichard1948]

Pleasw anyone can help,MY AC BUTTON SWITCHED OFF AND since then,it doesnt get cold and when the technician connected a seorate Relay on it by making sure that AC BUTTON PLACE IS BYPASSED and doesnt function,it gets cold for 10 minutes and not cold again if Switched on for a long time...

[@bacasholimited2617]

Thank you for the brief explaination. 🙏🏽

[@frozenbanana4842]

What could cause my wipers and headlights to turn on by themselves when disconnect my A/C module connector?

[@antynettemoore5881]

Mines is like the Air reves up and down puts you in mind of a leaf blower when you cutting it off and on not loud like one though it does it every now and then

[@tesjr60]

Thanks

[@AlJapairai]

Ac compressor turns on when I rise rpm above idle, or when I drive, if I stop it turns off, unless I raise the rpm

[@robertdurning8909]

94 LeSabre. Just replaced the temp control module because it was coming on randomly while driving. New module in, but ac compressor clicking on and off every 10 seconds, even running during heat mode.

[@nicholasferguson1380]

Same problem with me

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

Just bought a 2006 acura tsx for a steal. The A/C compressor turns on and off even when i turn the heat on. The car starts to noticeably run rougher. And sometimes ill get what sounds like tiny thuds or something from the vents. Any ideas?

[@bigbootybaddiexochi]

Same ):

[@usicreativeworks8089]

Once check car main pulley whell..the pulley has rubber if it damage , if you on the ac car slow down nd some noise sounds

[@escabasket153]

This is happening with mine! Also an Acura TSX, but mine is 2011.

[@dannyflores5694]

Well my a.c just air at start but cools when I start driving , can somebody help me ? 207 Oddessey

[@nelsont4784]

My issue is that my ac compressor keeps coming on even with the switch off and I don’t have the setting on defroster it’s a dodge Ram 1500 any advice on what could it be?

[@robertheslin6322]

Same situation here this afternoon. I just noticed while flushing the antifreeze. I have the controls at high heat settings and hearing the AC clutch engaging. AC hose was dripping condensate and i was thinking a heater hose sprung a leak. Hoping I figure it out and will update my comment.

[@brolsonmusic]

That's not my problem at all. I have plenty of freon, switches are good, everything works, but still cycles on and off.

[@HVAC356]

Maybe u have too much gas, at least that's what he is suggesting! Lol

[@brolsonmusic]

I checked. I even drained it all out until the compressor stopped running and then added some back. It still cycles on and off. We'll see what happens when it's actually hot outside.

[@jorgemelgar9739]

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[@laniyahsharpe]

@@brolsonmusicmight be electrical issues . You can get a fuse tester

[@nutindoin2]

Check or replace the cycling switch ,!!!

[@JB91710]

My 2005 Tahoe AC has worked flawlessly in the three years I have had it. I had a reputable oil service change done a week ago and they said the AC system needs work. I said my AC is ice cold. I used the AC three times since then and had cold AC. Now, the compressor clicks on and off. Do you think they did something to make it fail, to make work?

[@greatestever80sbaby]

I wouldnt put it past them. Most shops are shady... theyre trying to get maximum profit, even if it means screwing you. Your best bet is learning how to do most of the work on your car, yourself.

[@SetAside777]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Should the low pressure line be ice cold to the touch? And if it's only cool does that mean low refrigerant? Thanks.

[@AaronLKLD]

High pressure side of system should be warm/hot. Low pressure cool/cold, also possible for it to be wet from condensation.

[@thelastbanana0678]

I have issues with my car ac when I do acceleration more then 80 km/h the AC line becoming hot and never cooling unless a press off and on again it's start work when I stop the fans is running but it's low side is to hot I don't know what's wrong what the ac

[@lacygonzalez677]

Need some help. I have a 2011 chevy impala keeps switching from ac circulation to outside air. The ac works fine when driving on the road. Has anyone had this issue?

[@lacygonzalez677]

Need some help. I have a 2011 chevy impala keeps switching from ac circulation to outside air. The ac works fine when driving on the road. Has anyone had this issue? 2:28

[@norvillenoble4112]

Well when I start my car my ac doesn't comes on immediately it only came on after 10mins can someone tell me what could be the problem

[@aleisyacastro7997]

As crazy as this sounds, my ac turns off once the gouges stop working. The temperature, rpm, speedometer and the PRND all stops working the ac stops working. Anyone know the issue? No check engine light turns on

[@nikkibonanno3794]

Every time I hit a bump it shuts off and on happened right after I got an oil change! Could he have knocked the wire out of place?

[@Missprissthat86]

Me too

[@Devo1987]

2006 mazda 3s 2.3L auto sedan 335 k miles I have this problem the does car not over heating . Theonly part I have not changed is expansion valve and high and low sensors I charged up with 134a no leak filler shop said I need a new compressor and high line I replaced myself relay good New parts Ac compressor new not rebuilt not China crap eather GPD Cooling fan Condenser Dryer High pressure line Water pump Thermostat Flushed radiator inside /ou coolant Expansion tank Cab filter What could it be?

[@bobstevenson3130]

Did you ever figure this out? I'm experiencing the same thing on my 2008 mazda 6, also with the 2.3L.

[@Devo1987]

@@bobstevenson3130 sorry I haven't I will be taking it in to a local mechanic to do a free performance test I will update feel free to check up on the status please let me know if you figure out yours

[@HVAC356]

I would have checked my low and high pressure switch before even chanhing any of these.

[@Philtrip78]

Got a car that sat up for years. Went to add refrigerant and compressor would cut on for a few seconds and back off. The gauge would read over full and slowly drop until the compressor cut off and would rise again. If I let pressure out of the low end, the compressor wouldn't move at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@erikaparicio3888]

At first your system was low but enough to keep the compressor engaged intermittently. Now that you remove the little refrigerant it had, the compressor won't engage at all. You simply need to refill it at the right amount. You can find that information online on under your car's hood, in the AC specifications section. Do not overfill the system, this will cause issues similar to not having enough refrigerant.

[@Philtrip78]

@@erikaparicio3888 I soon after found out doing more research. Unfortunately, my system has a slow leak, so I get to waller in this 115° heat, lol

[@Mahaltbrelaxingmusic]

My car new expansion valve. Still the have the problem.. my ac car is checking pressure and they said the pressure goes to up the compressor will shut off. I fix the problem but the issue still there. When i pull the gas higher the ac compressor will shut off but when the car is not running oh my god very cold. Please what is the issue?

[@Mahaltbrelaxingmusic]

Everything freon level is good not less not much.. but the issue still there.

[@thelastbanana0678]

Same for me when I press the gas or even accelerate the AC went off and never back to work unless I press of and on it's start work again

[@aryakenji21]

Same here ac Compressor turn off when acellerating other wise it will not turn off

[@MarioHernandez-nj1eb]

2013 chevy equinox it cool and than u ran the car from little bit it get hot what can it be

[@MarioHernandez-nj1eb]

What can it be help

[@San-nq5gd]

What if the compressor goes on, both pressures go way high specially the high side goes up to 500 then the compressor turns off again after a few seconds? Could it be overcharged? Or any other issue?

[@simonngobese]

Hi I got a same problem in my corolla quest 2019 model especially in a liquid side it goes high

[@thelastbanana0678]

Check feron level and also expansion valve

[@pakssmsjsjsks8596]

my ac turns on and off only at 1-2-3 fan speeds but stays on with 4 the highest speed, why is that?

[@user-cc9vw4mo6g]

Mine starts off blowing hard like normal then just dies down to barely blowing only on a/c defrost seems to work fine

[@cognac8297]

Cabin filter

[@user-yp3xq9zu6u]

Mine is off every 10 minutes and let keep off some times then again on. I noticed when i bang to clutch pully its working again. So anyone can help me to get rid this. Thanks

[@palebluedot285]

Replace the clutch

[@kaoticisland]

Nope it’s not that for me. On and off every few seconds. Checked ac Freon pressure it’s in the green so it’s good. So what else?

[@wajikhan1826]

What do you do if it is overcharged?

[@joshuabarr6511]

@wajikhan1826 just release some refrigeratant out...

[@ziauddin7948]

👍#

[@PoWSkateboy]

OR..... turn your temp controls off defrost.

[@walkerxrp]

The air is cold !!! If it was low on Freon wouldn’t the air be warm

[@cognac8297]

Bad tools

[@nicolebraxton6273]

Why he sounds like that

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Allergy season.

[@nicolebraxton6273]

@@Top5AutoRepairs nope it’s your Asian accent lol

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Lived in So Cal all my life.

[@nicolebraxton6273]

@@Top5AutoRepairs I know a lot of Asian in California they don’t sound like you it’s just you bro no offense

[@MDH2022]

@@nicolebraxton6273what’s your point?

[@redneckforeal6901]

How about a over charged system will it turn on and off

[@mikeherrera5347]

Yes it is also possible for it to shut off and on if the system is overcharged

[@MatthewMazon-qy8he]

Yes i overcharged my ac then goes on and of evry 2 seconds then release some gas fixed .. guess my gauge is not accurate for some reason ..

[@logmaster27]

@@MatthewMazon-qy8he Does it cycle at all anymore after you fixed it? Mine cycles but not quickly. Maybe once every minute or so…

[@MatthewMazon-qy8he]

@@logmaster27 yes it depends in the temperature and how hard the compressor working to make it cold inside the cabin.

[@777VitaminA]

@@logmaster27 My does goes on and of every few seconds , can't figure out why