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Replacement ac compressor not working

After replacing compressor on 98 Lumina, I added freon and it wouldn't run. I bypassed relay to make sure compressor was getting power and it didn't make a difference.

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You need to have your mechanic flush and refill your system because the do it yourself kits do not vaccuum the system to a negative pressure or add the proper oil to the lines.

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We have a 2000 3.0L caravan that we recently bought. The ac belt was off the compressor, so I put that on. The clutch would not engage. So reading online, I decided to bypass my Ac Clutch Relay. When...

i think you need a new compressor which is why the belt was left off ,also the gas is the main lubricant for the compressor as well so running it with no gas hasnt helped either ,best of british with it anyway
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unless the compresor is on u cant get a good eye on if ther is enough freon but still should cycle on and off/if it has a low side cut out switch (scews in the large line with two wires)that can be checked by bypassing the switch/but mind u it could still have a problem with ac system/and if the ac works when bypassed(very short run time)then replace switch with new one right away,also look for ac clutch relay and check or replace
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