Re: air conditioner clutch intermittent

From: Josh (josh@omg-stfu.com)
Date: Thu Jun 02 2005 - 19:05:51 EDT


On Thu, 02 Jun 2005 13:28:12 -0400
andy.cole@lmco.com wrote:

> 1999 SLT 3.9L, Sanden 4692 A/C compressor.
>
> Clutch picks up normally when cold but when turned or cycled off at
> operating temerature the clutch will not re-engage even though there
> is 12 vdc at the clutch field coil wires.Clutch field coil reads 3.7
> ohms all of the time, working or not. No excessive noise or heat
> noticed during operation, only the normal "clack" when the clutch does
> engage. A/C works great when the clutch engages. Any ideas?

You may want to hook up a set of gauges to your A/C system. I've heard
of compressors not engaging the clutch when refrigerant levels are low.

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- Josh
Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
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