What causes a Freightliner air compressor to fail?
The reason for failure on freightliners is almost always a leak in the compressor due to a failure at the cooling line to air compressor seal. This, in turn, causes the compressor motor to continue running while coolant leaks out of the system.
Why does my Freightliner engine keep getting warm?
Freightliner trucks normally have a water temp gauge in the center of the dash-making it easy to know when your truck’s engine is warm. The reason for failure on freightliners is almost always a leak in the compressor due to a failure at the cooling line to air compressor seal.
What does an evaporator do on a Freightliner truck?
An evaporator is used on freightliner trucks as a heat exchange medium to move the heat generated by the system away from the air conditioning unit. The most common problem with a freightliner AC system is a leaking compressor.
How to troubleshoot problems in Freightliner Trucks?
If you think the AC system on your freightliner truck needs to be recharged, don’t’use the unit until you have the system recharged because it could cause a critical failure of the compressor. I am a Registered Financial Consultant with 6 years experience in the financial services industry.
How does a Freightliner air conditioner system work?
Freightliner AC systems are much larger than most vehicle systems, and they use a larger condenser and an air compressor to cool the air. An evaporator is used on freightliner trucks as a heat exchange medium to move the heat generated by the system away from the air conditioning unit.
Why is my AC compressor not getting power?
95′ 378. AC is not working. System is charged but compressor clutch will not engage. No power at compressor. It does engage if I jump it off a 12V source. I have power in and out of hi and low pressure switches. Any thing I’m missing or do I need to start looking for a broken wire somewhere?
What to do if your a / C compressor won’t engage?
HOWEVER, if you cannot turn the compressor on, you cannot recharge your AC levels (grrrr). So you need to use a paper clip to bypass the relay switch and force the clutch to engage. You can then recharge the freon and re install the relay switch and it will sense more pressure and the clutch will engage by itself. Loading…
What kind of wiring does a Freightliner Century use?
2000 Up Freightliner Century Columbia Class Wiring Diagrams W Detroit Sel Engines Have A 2007 Freightliner Columbia And The Fan Wont Come On We Are Getting Power Ground At Motor But