My A/C takes a few minutes to get cold, but seems pretty cold to get there. Only used it a couple times but it seems to take about 10-15 minutes to get cold? This mean a recharge is in order?

Probably. Does it make a difference on Max AC?

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2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

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does the compressor clutch kick in? - do you see it spinning?

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If you here it cycle on and off fast, it might need a recharge. Pick up a recharge kit almost anyplace, and get one that comes with a guage so you can see the pressure in the system, there not very expensive at all.

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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

It makes no difference on max or regular that I could tell. I'll put a recharge in it and see what difference it makes.

Finally got around to looking at this closer and the clutch is NOT kicking in. Fuse and wiring look fine. Have to see if just the clutch is replaceable. any ideas?

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD, Supercab, 3.0, M5 - Mustang Dome and Foglight mod

More likely the low pressure switch is stuck. Unplug it and jump the terminals, see if the compressor kicks on.

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2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

How to: Aux light wiring, relays, & fuses
Info: 300+ intake threads here on FRF
Info: HID Projectors
How To: NO HEAT Troubleshooting Guide

Where would this switch be?

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD, Supercab, 3.0, M5 - Mustang Dome and Foglight mod

Passenger side on the accumulator

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98 ford ranger xlt ex cab 4.0 v6 auto trans

OK, I jumped the wires on the plug and the clutch still did not engage.



OK, I missed that there was a relay as well as the fuse - swapped out the relay for another one and poof, I have cold AC again. It was down a bit on coolant so filled that up as well Ready for summer...

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD, Supercab, 3.0, M5 - Mustang Dome and Foglight mod

Check to make sure power is getting right to the compressor clutch when you jump the pressure switch. If you are getting power at the clutch then the clutch could be defective.

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Fixed it. It was a relay I had missed checking

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD, Supercab, 3.0, M5 - Mustang Dome and Foglight mod

hey where is the relay/fuse, my truck has the same exact problems!!??!!??

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

OMG this thread solved My AC problem lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 months of terrible AC compressor bullshit solved by this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

Glad to have helped!

So there is a fuse, a low pressure switch AND a RELAY too.

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge 2WD, Supercab, 3.0, M5 - Mustang Dome and Foglight mod