A/C Compressor not kicking in

[leesdx1]

96 Chevy Bounder: NewColeman Rear 11K BTU A/C unit just blows air and the Compressor is not kicking in after several minutes of operation, measured by amps. I check the wiring hook-up several times. Could it be the ECC stat on the wall or the ECC Energy Management Unit Master Controller? Any Troubleshooting ideas?

And how do you operate the heat strip via ECC on the wall?

48207-C966 A/C
9430-4552 Inside Plenum
9233A4551 Heat Strip
9330C755 Control Package

Thanks

[winnie32v]

One of the first things that could be evaluated is the amount of refrigerant in the system. There is a high / low pressure sensor that will prevent the compressor from turning on if the pressure is too high or low.
There is a low pressure side fitting where you can check this pressure. Any AC shop will have this gauge or you can buy a recharge kit w/ gauge at any auto parts store for cheap and check it yourself. (IF this unit is self-serviceable)

OR you may have a leak in your system which could be evaluated by an AC shop.

If I read your Post correctly, you have a "new" Coleman unit......possibly have the installer check it out at at least make a phone call.......?

.....Just one of the easiest and quickest things to check. I like to look at the simple things first.

Please let us know how you make out.
Thanks.

[speed racer]

There is also a relay that can fail.

[winnie32v]

Yes, and just because something is "New" today doesn't mean it will work.......!!!!!!
Many professional installers are their own worst enemy.
(We could start a thread on this but better not...!!!)

Did the unit work at first????? and for how long????

[Triker56]

Ducted or unducted?
A new Coleman usually has a 8000 series number not what you posted.
With a EMS on a Fleetwood. It will not even let the fan run when cutting the power.

[leesdx1]

Originally Posted by winnie32v

Yes, and just because something is "New" today doesn't mean it will work.......!!!!!!
Many professional installers are their own worst enemy.
(We could start a thread on this but better not...!!!)

Did the unit work at first????? and for how long????

Yeah the unit is new and I am the installer and was very careful, trying to save some bucks. The unit never worked as for blowing cold air. I will make the call to Coleman or is it Airxcel now on Monday.

[leesdx1]

Originally Posted by Triker56

Ducted or unducted?
A new Coleman usually has a 8000 series number not what you posted.
With a EMS on a Fleetwood. It will not even let the fan run when cutting the power.

It's a duct A/C unit. So I guess my ECC/EMS is working correctly if everything is operating correctly EXCEPT not the A/C compressor. BTW~ I listed part numbers.

[leesdx1]

Originally Posted by winnie32v

One of the first things that could be evaluated is the amount of refrigerant in the system. There is a high / low pressure sensor that will prevent the compressor from turning on if the pressure is too high or low.
There is a low pressure side fitting where you can check this pressure. Any AC shop will have this gauge or you can buy a recharge kit w/ gauge at any auto parts store for cheap and check it yourself. (IF this unit is self-serviceable)

OR you may have a leak in your system which could be evaluated by an AC shop.

If I read your Post correctly, you have a "new" Coleman unit......possibly have the installer check it out at at least make a phone call.......?

.....Just one of the easiest and quickest things to check. I like to look at the simple things first.

Please let us know how you make out.
Thanks.

I thought Roof A/C's aren't fitted with the connections necessary for refilling their refrigerant levels.

[asuperheat]

You said according to the amps. Do you have a amp probe? If so does the compressor try to start? If it will try and start by pulling high amps then dropping out that will help determine a control issue from a starting issue like a bad relay or run capacitor. Also is the compressor hot to the touch?

[CJ7365]

Originally Posted by leesdx1

I thought Roof A/C's aren't fitted with the connections necessary for refilling their refrigerant levels.

you are right, I think Winnie was thinking it was the A/C on the coach

[ga traveler]

Do you have the shed system by intellitec? Does the red light keep blinking that shows your load is shedding? If you have the shed system, go to the control box and switch the sliding ac control switch to rear ac and see if the ac comes on.

[leesdx1]

Originally Posted by asuperheat

You said according to the amps. Do you have a amp probe? If so does the compressor try to start? If it will try and start by pulling high amps then dropping out that will help determine a control issue from a starting issue like a bad relay or run capacitor. Also is the compressor hot to the touch?

I have one of those TM-2025-RV Monitor. The new A/C's compressor does not even try to start and not hot to touch. My old Coleman had the same issue, but since the beast is a 96 i thought it had a leak. The 2 years I had her it never worked, (the compressor does not kick in). So with the same problem with the new unit its doubtful its the A/C unit.

Triker56...Post #5, When you say EMS are you referring to the ECC or ECC Control Module? I think either one can be defect and still run the fan.

Anyway, I did some trouble shooting today and I'm pointing the problem to the ECC Control Module. Yikes 170 bucks

[leesdx1]

Originally Posted by ga traveler

Do you have the shed system by intellitec? Does the red light keep blinking that shows your load is shedding? If you have the shed system, go to the control box and switch the sliding ac control switch to rear ac and see if the ac comes on.

I do have the shed system. The light blink for 1 or 2 mins then turns green but no compressor, just fan air blowing.

[ga traveler]

Originally Posted by leesdx1

I do have the shed system. The light blink for 1 or 2 mins then turns green but no compressor, just fan air blowing.

On the intellitec board there is a switch that says AC test. Have you gone to the board and set the switch on rear AC test?