Need A/C Help!!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

iluvmy72 · 07-04-2008, 11:30 PM

OK guys....I know this site is for our trucks mainley....however the old hen is nagging me and this board has helped me in the past. The A/C on my old lady's 96 Astro Van biffed it this last week. She said it started by only working on the highway or going fast. Then the thing started to not be cold at all while idling at lights. Then a few days later, she can hear a noise when the A/C was on and sounding like a noisy scraping sound. I drove it to see what was happening and it makes a noise with hot air and it revs high before going into first gear. I didn't know the A/C could effect that but it does. Anyone have any clues? Thanks

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-05-2008, 12:51 AM

Sounds like low refrigerant and also the trans fluid should be checked BEFORE attepting to drive it further.

**clay68c10** · 07-05-2008, 01:40 AM

I'll second that.

**truckdude239** · 07-05-2008, 06:42 AM

3rd if its a 96 go to your parts store get a quick fill can witha gage turnt he ac on hi by pass your pressure switch( i do this witha paper click) put the 134a in the low side pressures should be about 30psi-38

07-04-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Need A/C Help!!!!! OK guys....I know this site is for our trucks mainley....however the old hen is nagging me and this board has helped me in the past. The A/C on my old lady's 96 Astro Van biffed it this last week. She said it started by only working on the highway or going fast. Then the thing started to not be cold at all while idling at lights. Then a few days later, she can hear a noise when the A/C was on and sounding like a noisy scraping sound. I drove it to see what was happening and it makes a noise with hot air and it revs high before going into first gear. I didn't know the A/C could effect that but it does. Anyone have any clues? Thanks

07-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Need A/C Help!!!!! Sounds like low refrigerant and also the trans fluid should be checked BEFORE attepting to drive it further. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-05-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Need A/C Help!!!!! I'll second that. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

07-05-2008, 06:42 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Need A/C Help!!!!! 3rd if its a 96 go to your parts store get a quick fill can witha gage turnt he ac on hi by pass your pressure switch( i do this witha paper click) put the 134a in the low side pressures should be about 30psi-38 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 07-05-2008 at 06:44 AM.



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