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  • Aug 4, 2008, 11:08 PM
    balin43
    Fan runs but compressor cycles off in 1-2 seconds
    I reviewed many posts but didn't see a diagnosis for this issue.

    I have a split system, forced air gas furnace with ac compressor unit outside.
    Unit is 5 years old, and outside of warranty.

    The compressor fan works fine, and cycles on when the thermostat goes to cool.
    The compressor cycles on for 1-2 seconds, then shuts off (fan continues to run). It then tries to cycle again about 1 minute later for 1-2 seconds, then shuts off.

    Refrigerant lines to and from the furnace are both warm.

    Lots of numbers on various components:

    AC main plate:
    AireFlo
    Part No: 20402043
    Affair 10B30-A
    Min Circuit Ampacity 16.6

    Fan: Emerson
    Model: K48HXFEK-3766
    HP 1/10
    Amp 0.75
    PH 1
    V 208-230

    Compressor: Copeland
    Model: CR26KF-PFV-130
    Oil: 40 min
    MO: E
    PRD: T
    V: 208-230
    PH: 1
    Hz: 60
    LRA: 76.1

    Capacitor is rusted on outside, and couldn't make out any writing, but haven't yet removed to inspect closely.

    Any ideas what the problem might be?

    Thanks in advance.
  • Aug 5, 2008, 05:17 AM
    hvac1000
    It could be the run capacitor for the compressor. It could also be a defective wire on the compressor terminal.

    Sometimes a start capacitor if so equipped can also cause this type of problem.

    To dig into this problem a meter would be helpful and the knowledge of how to use that meter.

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