What causes low pressure on low side?
Refrigerant migration can cause the compressor’s crankcase to lose its oil, thus circulating the oil throughout the refrigeration system. This oil usually gets caught in the evaporator and can cause an oil-logged evaporator. This is actually a restriction in the low side and will cause low suction pressures.
What Should low side pressure?
The low-side should be near 30 PSI at 90 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Pressure that is too much lower or higher shows there is a problem. On a properly working system, high-side pressure will be about twice the ambient temperature, plus 50 PSI.
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What kind of pressure switch does my Jetta have?
My 03 Jetta has a three wire plug pressure switch on the large line close to the firewall.
What should the AC pressure be when the engine is on?
When the engine is on When the engine is on and the AC is on high, low pressure readings should be around 30 psi and the high pressure side should be about 250 psi depending on your car. The correct reading will display once the clutch engages and the gauge stops cycling.
What should my AC low side pressure be?
When the engine is on and the AC is on high, low pressure readings should be around 30 psi and the high pressure side should be about 250 psi depending on your car. The correct reading will display once the clutch engages and the gauge stops cycling.
Why is my engine pressure on the high side?
Now, when the engine is on and running, and the pressure gauge still reads a high pressure on the high side while the low side pressure keeps dropping, it should be clear that the underlying issue has to do with the condenser. More specifically, there is restricted air flow in the condenser due to blockage.