Low Side Gauge Reading
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High Side Gauge Reading
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Potential Causes
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Low
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Low
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Low Refrigerant Charge
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Restriction between Compressor and High Side port
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Low/Normal
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Evaporator Freezing
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High
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Restriction between the Low Side and High Side ports or Restricted TXV
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Compressor Stuck at Maximum Displacement
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High
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Low
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Compressor has Low Displacement or Internal Malfunction
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High
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Malfunctioning Cooling Fans
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Refrigerant Overcharge
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Restriction between the Low Side Port and Compressor Inlet
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Restricted Condenser Air Flow
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Expansion Device Stuck Open
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Air in A/C System
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Normal/High
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Normal/High
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Refrigerant Contamination
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PAG or POE Oil Overcharge
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