Oh wow, had no idea it drew so much power. Ok, I will do a high quality repair on the wiring, properly test the condenser pipes and post back. Brand new to this but it makes sense now. Thank you for clarifying.

Oh, I see. Thank you much.

If it weren't for this forum, I would still be scratching my head and probably spend a tun more on repairs (new compressor) that I don't need.

Still not sure why the system pressure is so high, but at least I'm getting cold air.

Thanks! How do I give it a permanent fix?

On July 30 Detroit asked you an important question which you have not answered WOW!!!!!!! I just turned on the car and put the AC on full blast and the condenser fan did not run at all. Wiggled the wiring harness a bit and got it to turn on. Zip tied it and it looks like that did the trick and the ...

Will do!
I'll get those temps measured on every inlet and outlet on every device on the system.
That's a great start!
Thank you

Thanks for the continued insights, fellas.

Would really like to treat myself to cold air and not pay for parts + install fees for things I don't need.

So what would be the next step toward process of elimination?

Many thanks!

No, the line I'm measuring is the lower condenser pipe. DetroitAC said he thinks it's a clogged condenser filter and asked me if the very bottom of the condenser pipe gets cold. That's why I measured it before and after the car started. Is it supposed to get cold after the car starts and the AC runs...

DetroitAC and JohnHere, thank you so much for offering your insights. The engine was on when the AC was pressure tested when it showed the high pressure. Attached are 2 photos. The 1st photo shows the condenser fan line (if i got the right one?) at 94 degrees when the car hasn't been tuned on all da...

Aaah, great to know. Appreciate the reply. On a very tight budget and unfortunately looking for the least expensive idea? Had to close my business down because had zero competition for the two years in business selling on Ebay and Amazon. Once China caught wind, they flooded the market with cheap kn...

Hello all, First post on this forum and I'd like to say hi. Had my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 for 4 years and the AC has never been cold, let alone cool. After my daily driver took a crap, thought I'd treat myself and finally get the AC fixed. Made the mistake of going to Midas and the AC still doesn't wor...