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Need some AC advice/help EXP VALVE FIXED!!!!!!
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I don't know the temp going in; I'll have to check it when I get home.

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its the compressor..  no pressure coming out means no suction in..
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Today static right at 90 ambient temp 90
Both high and low at 90 psi when running. 
Used laser thermometer on metal hose going in 70 deg 
Vent 60 degrees. 

Doesn’t look like much movement of the Freon. Does that point at compressor?
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Close the suction valve and see if it climbs. 
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Both high and low side at 100
Close low side gauge it drops to 35 high goes up to 150
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so the compressor went to 150. this should rule out the compressors inability to pump up.
this still takes me back to the expansion valves inability to throttle.
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Ok, I'm gonna start with an expansion valve.  If I'm going to throw a part at it; it's best to start with the cheaper part.
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Originally posted by Heavy 488 Heavy 488 wrote:

what's the temp coming into the evaporator?

I was thinking the same thing. A better measure of A/C is temperature drop, inlet to outlet. A temperature drop (difference) of 40 degrees F is good I think. But sounds like something else is wrong.
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If you are getting to no delta temp drop and pressures stay near equal....that usually means the compressor has failed internally, Sanden's have known issues with that.....another clue if the suction side is not low (30-45 psi) when running and high side is not up.....expansion valves do not like any debris in system.....and they do fail, both wide open and closed.
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I think my best course is to start with the expansion valve.  If it's not that, I'll get me another compressor.  
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