Hello, I believe the compressor in my 2007 Mini Cooper may be failing but not 100% sure. Car is blowing cool not cold air.
Put manifold gauges on and here are the stats:
Ambient Temp = 89 degrees (60% High humidity here South Florida)
After 20 minutes idling without a fan in front of condenser (did these readings first):
Low side = 45 psi
High side = 210 psi
After 20 minutes idling with a box fan in front of the condenser:
Low Side = 47 psi
High Side = 150 psi
*Compressor runs but doesn’t ever cycle/turn off unless I push the on/off button
*I can hear hissing in cabin vents – Does this mean Expansion valve is functioning?
* Pulled driver side plastic console plate off in cabin to access expansion valve. Evaporator lines connecting to valve – one line is cool, other room temp inside cabin. Normal?
* Low side line in engine compartment not cold at all
Have an idea what may be wrong here?
Safe to assume Low side is a normal, High side is low?
Thank you.
Put manifold gauges on and here are the stats:
Ambient Temp = 89 degrees (60% High humidity here South Florida)
After 20 minutes idling without a fan in front of condenser (did these readings first):
Low side = 45 psi
High side = 210 psi
After 20 minutes idling with a box fan in front of the condenser:
Low Side = 47 psi
High Side = 150 psi
*Compressor runs but doesn’t ever cycle/turn off unless I push the on/off button
*I can hear hissing in cabin vents – Does this mean Expansion valve is functioning?
* Pulled driver side plastic console plate off in cabin to access expansion valve. Evaporator lines connecting to valve – one line is cool, other room temp inside cabin. Normal?
* Low side line in engine compartment not cold at all
Have an idea what may be wrong here?
Safe to assume Low side is a normal, High side is low?
Thank you.
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