Carrier Central Air Conditioner Model 38CKC030-301

[romanof]

Haven't posted for some years so hope I'm asking for help in the right forum.  I did an old  Maytag washer stem and seal replace with Appliantology's help  some years ago.  My carrier central AC 38CKC030-301 compressor isn't engaging.  When it's working I can hear the gas running through the copper tube to the drying filter to my condenser in the plenum.  Not a sound now and outside only the cooling fan is running.  Don't hear the compressor running at all.  I'm told  I can check some small parts like a relay for capacitor.   Can anyone confirm this or refer me to a manual for troubleshooting?

Thanks so much,

Frank

[MrappliancesChandler]

The contactor turns the compressor on. Get a cap tester, they're cheap.

Next step would be to ohm out the compressor and check wiring at compressor

to make sure the terminals are sound.

[romanof]

MrappliancesChandler,

Fortunately I'm one of those guys who has some basic electrical testing tools but didn't need one.  Found one connection shorted on the DP contactor.  I tried to order through Repair Clinic but those guys were out of stock for two weeks.  So.  Found a local supplier who had one.  I replaced the motor run capacitor too since the OHM readings across common to fan or herm side were strange.  Reading goes up but not down like it should according to what I've been told.

Anyway.  Thanks for the input.  I'll always get the help I need from you guys.