AC Compressor Melting??

[cyB22]

New AC compressor installed on my 2014 Silverado Crew Cab LTZ. The last one basically melted the same as the new one and failed. I have noticed that turning off the cooled seats seems to have stop the melting. Would the cooled seats have something to do with this or am I missing something? If not the seats, then what’s the issue here? Thanks! 

[Snowcamo]

I'm not sure about the cooled seats. What other air-conditioning parts did you/have install?

[cyB22]

@Snowcamo the compressor was the only part. I had it installed. The new compressor is working, I’m just curious as to why this would be repeating. 

[Snowcamo]

To me it looks like the clutch is seeing some heat. This can be due to a few things. First if you have not. Start by cleaning the condenser. 

 

When I replace(d) my and other compressors. I go through the system and replace the other parts in the chain. Compressors do not just die. They are killed. 

 

With that- new txv and drier decescant bag in the condenser is what I replaced on my 14 as of most recent.

 

 

[cyB22]

@Snowcamo Gotcha. Appreciate the advice and detail. 

[Snowcamo]

Your most welcome. 

[rlcole321]

This could also be cause by "Over-Cycling", which would build up the heat on that clutch face.

poss cause:

restriction in the system

bad cond. or Evap. flow (like Snowcamo suggest)

just low on refrigerant

Also like Camo said, you should always replace the dryer and orifice device anytime an AC part is replaced.

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