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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Is it normal when the A/C is on for my E fan to kick on and off every 5 seconds or so? If not, What could be the issue?
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Is it normal when the A/C is on for my E fan to kick on and off every 5 seconds or so? If not, What could be the issue?
normal dude dont worry
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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ok, thanks
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by warthog
ok, thanks
sorry dude i thought you said 5 mins not seconds perhaps this is not as normal as i thought
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Is it normal when the A/C is on for my E fan to kick on and off every 5 seconds or so? If not, What could be the issue?
Nope, not normal. A/C is possibly low on freon, causing the rapid on/off compressor cycling.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Ok i will refill it soon, does anyone recommend useing the small recharge bottle kits you see at the parts store for around 30 bucks, or are they a waste of time
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Don't jump all over me because I know there are a couple more threads on AC right now but i am just wandering about those small recharge kits the parts store and i think walmart sells
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Don't jump all over me because I know there are a couple more threads on AC right now but i am just wandering about those small recharge kits the parts store and i think walmart sells

I'm also wondering about this.
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