AC not cooling

backes

My rinker 260 AC is not cooling. Water flow is good, temp settings seem good. Fan blowing fine. The compressor is not kicking on. Any thoughts? Fremont? I live in south Fl where the water is very warm.... should I call for service?

Cableguy Greg

Was it working before? @Handymans342 lives that way, he might be able to give you some help.

Handymans342

Yes I can fix it

Handymans342

I will send you a PM. Call me

Handymans342

Where are these guys who start a post and then disappear??? LOL

rasbury

An you were going to go fix it?

reneechris14

@backes hello are you in there?

backes

Been busy!

JasonA

Having the same issue with my 290. Ran the A/C today for 4 hours, cabin started at 92 and got down to 90 (at least what the thermostat said). It pumping out water fine and blowing, just not very cold.

backes

Update AC is cooling! Handy came over and got it working. Those codes can be tricky to say the least. Thanks Handy!

Handymans342

Everyone needs to keep a program code on their boat for their TStat

JasonA

As in how to program the thermostat? What setting should I be checking? I tried to turn the pump to run continuous but that did not help. I see an 'A26' when exiting, I am guessing that is the software version?

Handymans342

Yes. Find yours and print out the book

frodo13056

Interesting , my AC just quit last night. No error codes, blower and water pump are fine but compressor does not kick on in either heat or cool mode. Did a reset of the controller, etc. and no luck getting the compressor to kick in. Any ideas? Also noticed that the fan control does not change the fan speed - speed stays the same from setting 1-6. It seems like the controller isn't telling the control board on the AC unit to change speed. My initial guess is that the compressor starting capacitor is done or perhaps the AC control board is faulted.

Handymans342

Well if you know how to troubleshoot with a meter you could find out. Is the comp hot?? If not it probably is not the capacitor. So it could be the tstat or the board

Handymans342

Do you have a red light for heat and a blue light for cool? Are either on? Do you have the manual?

frodo13056

Hey Handy thanks for the response. I do have the manual for the Passport II controller and I do know how to troubleshoot with a multimeter. The controller has 3 LED lights for Heat/cool/fan controls. So, I go to check the circuit board on the unit and I had to slightly move the freon return canister and once I moved the canister, I heard a relay click and the compressor kicked on and the unit began cooling. Cabin temps went from 73 to 66 in about 25 minutes and has stayed cooling for the last 2 hours.. So, I have no idea what happened......

Handymans342

Return canister??? Picture please. I would kill the power and check all connections

frodo13056

Handy, it's actually the canister on the left marked with a blue label "supply". I moved the wire looms to get at the circuit board which in turn moved the canister. I checkled for any stray 110v before I touched anything. Before I head home tomorrow, I'm goin to power it down and check all connections as you suggested.  

Handymans342

On top of the compressor is a black plastic cap. Take it off and check connections. There is a small relay on top. We call it a clickson. That could be failing as well