Carrier 38YE018 weird...

[Kad]

Hello guys, i have a "tiny problem" here with a carrier split unit, the condenser fan spins only for a few seconds, 5 at maximum then it stops, i cant notice if the compressor is kicking in or not but im assuming it isnt.

after around 5 minutes, it spins again for +- 5 seconds and it stops again.

any ideas ?

regards.

[sedgy]

hi kad , you say you are assuming that the comp. is not running? have you a set of fridge gauges? have you a clip on ampmeter? anymore info?

[Kad]

hi, gauges show no change, 407c *****, high pressure on suction side with system stoped, +-160\170 psi.

using a clip, no consuption on compressor.

[serviceman]

check the compressor discharge valve, the team has a fan switch for ciclage

[Kad]

soo big it hurts my eyes !! hehehe

what do u mean by "THE TEAM" ?

[Kad]

Hey guys, need tips,

spent some time today looking at it,

the fan now works ok,
compressor never works, i can feel it "fibrating" for like 5 secs then goes off, doesnt even start, guess overload safety is cutting off since the compressor is very hot.

changed the capacitors.

anyone has a service manual for a carrier 38ye018(outside unite)
carrier allegro 42hqe018n (inside)

thanks in advance