Why Does the Outlander's Air Conditioning Compressor Start Frequently?

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AngelinaLynn
07/29/25 9:34am
There are many reasons why the Outlander's air conditioning compressor starts frequently, the most likely being the tripping of the compressor's protection device. Overload protection tripping indicates that the system voltage is too high or the overcurrent is too high, followed by the burning out of the starting capacitor or the compressor's starting coil. The causes and solutions for excessively high voltage and overheating are as follows: Excessive refrigerant: Appropriately reduce the refrigerant amount. Poor heat dissipation: Check the condenser tubes for dust and dirt, and clean the condenser. Blocked pipeline system: Refer to the pressure gauge for judgment and resolution, then reprocess the system. Dust and scale accumulation on the evaporator or filter causing reduced airflow, leading to system pressure and temperature imbalance: Clean the evaporator or filter. Fluorine deficiency: Appropriately add fluorine.
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