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A/C compressor not working

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I also had this problem, and the dealer replaced the leaky water pump and thermostat.  Fixed.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have just noticed that when I go to turn on my A/C the compressor > does not come on. Has anyone ran into this with their Explroers? > (2000, Explorer Sport). > Thanks!

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My 2000 Sport had the AC compressor replaced last season.  under warranty. If I remember correctly the seals went out. Good Luck. Scott

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have just noticed that when I go to turn on my A/C the compressor > does not come on. Has anyone ran into this with their Explroers? > (2000, Explorer Sport). > Thanks!

Response:

Several possible reasons.. Most likely low freon level.  You can test by turning in the a/c, and jumper over the low pressure cut off switch.  If it doesn’t work, then maybe a fuse or switch issue.  If the compressor runs, you’ve got a leak.. check the output of the condenser as that line is usually oily where the "O"-rings fail first. my $.02 rk

> I have just noticed that when I go to turn on my A/C the compressor > does not come on. Has anyone ran into this with their Explroers? > (2000, Explorer Sport). > Thanks!

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I have just noticed that when I go to turn on my A/C the compressor does not come on. Has anyone ran into this with their Explroers? (2000, Explorer Sport). Thanks!

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