Did you get the Freon with the leak seal additive?

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Automotive Electronics Engineer
2000 XLT 2.5L A/T
Mods:
Explorer OHC
Explorer Autodim Mirrors w/ Autolamps
Explorer Sport White Face Gauges

Yes I did as a matter of fact. The pressure was still holding this evening, if it is still ok tomorrow, I will top it off and go from cool to cold. Thanks for your help.

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2000 XLT 4 Door Super Cab
4X4 with off road pkg. Harvest Gold
3.0/auto /4.10/ 8.8L/S / Full power everything mostly stock

Another way to get trhe a/c compressor working when freon is real low, is to disconnect the low pressure switch connector and put in a paper clip into the 2 terminal ports. When freon is built up, the compressor will engage on it's own. Or as said, you can jump the a/c relay if you know what to connect. The low pressure switch prevents the a/c compressor engagement when no freon is in the system.

I have a very similar problem on my 1996 Ranger 3.0L. Can you tell me where the ac relay is located on my truck?

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1996 Ranger XLT Super 3.0L

Typically, they are located in the BJB under the hood.

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2004 Ranger FX4 Level II, 5R55E, Sonic Blue Pearl

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Not there, already looked.

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1996 Ranger XLT Super 3.0L

In the owners manual for the 96 Ranger, on page 314, it is seen that the relay in question is located in the BJB (aka PDB).

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2004 Ranger FX4 Level II, 5R55E, Sonic Blue Pearl

Proudly JAP/RICE free since March 2000