I got a 97 with AC but it doens't work...I've replaced the free-on and it worked for the day but not anymore....Also I get water under the passengers floor mat, is that due to my AC not working or something different? I'm of messing with this and just want to get it resolved, so if anyone can help thanks!!!

 

Well as far as the water under the passenger mat it sounds like your heater core is busted.

How is the A/C not working? No cold air through the vents? No air at all? Have you checked to see is the compressor engages?

 

Ummm when I turn it to ac it blows out air just not cold and not cold at all. and ill get the heater core and replace that asap

 

^ Could be your blend door like mine.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ght=ac+problem

 

All ready had to do that one! So its something else. Just the AC and AC Max don't blow out cold air...it's like luke cold air.

 

Before you rip out the heater core make sure its coolant your seeing and not just condensate water. If the drain hose is plugged water will accumulate in the bottom of the box and overflow inside the cab. If your coolant has the proper amount of antifreeze in it then you should be able to see and smell it. If its just water then I’d suspect the drain hose is plugged. If the A/C only works for a couple of days after recharging it I'd recheck the system again and if its low check for leaks.

 

^^REV^^I will check again today but I think its just water under the mat. I will check the drain hose too, if I can find where its at. I need to drain and refill my ratiator...havn't done that in 2-3 years. But I do know its full and mixed 50/50, and it doesn't leak. Later this week we are supposed to get into the 80's maybe 90's so I will recharge the system, but how would I check it for leaks? Thanks for the help!!

 

So I don't know where the drain hose is...there is no water under the mat as of now, I am going tun the to take a drive and run the heater to see if some shows up...I will be back in an hour. I will put some more water and antifreeze in...50/50 and fill it up, before I go.... its gonna be 80-90 tomarrow and I want to use it!!

 

I can feel and hear the AC turn on, but no cold air what so ever. This sucks being hot and all...if anyone has an idea I would love to give it a try!!

 

whats free-on do you mean freon

 

Any time refrigerant leaks out, oil goes with it.

Look at all the air conditioner lines FITTINGS.
Look at the underside of the HOOD.

Look at the front side of the condensor (radiator look alike that is in front of the radiator).

Last leak spot is the evaporator. Look there if you end up replacing the heater core.


Anyway, if you find a spot with dirt/dust/grime, THAT'S where your leak is. Refrigerant oil is sticky, so it attracts dirt.

If you see dust/dust/grime on the underside of the hood above the compressor - then it is your compressor shaft seal (means replace the compressor).

 

OKay...I can't tell if theres dirt dust or **** on anyo of the hoses...its all dirty/dusty under the hood...I keep it clean but its been a few months sense i've clean under the hood. But I did notice that I went threw some anti freeze and water from last night to today from about 25miles of driving. Would that indacate anything? No water or condacation under the mat but its also been warm here latly. I am going to fill it up again when I get home in an hour...I will report to you'll in the morning and tell you if its lost any or what.

 

Also I am going to clean the engine and under body today so I can check it tomarrow for dirt or dust on any oit spots!!

 

dude seriously.... yea you told him what to do, and it is what he needs to do, but the "what do i know, im only ASE certified" lines in almost every thread are getting pretty old.

 

Nothin much more then that I guess, Smart _ _ _. Oh wait you might know this too...where would I get UV dye and a UV light, oh and your "special glasses"?

 

hey beau, you can maybe check auto zone or a local parts house and see if they maybe have the UV light and glasses to rent, and shoot you a can of 134A with dye in it. then when you notice the A/c out again, use the UV light and glasses to look for the dye. and the guy above talking about ac oil attracting dirt, look at the front of your ac compressor, thats a popular spot to leak, it will be very oily if its leaking. also the crimps on the hoses where it goes from metal hose to rubber.