Actually Tate, I think you where seeing the normal operation of the system
in defrost mode. It cycles the ac compressor, just to dry-out the interior
air.
L. John
-----Original Message-----
From: STRICKLAND, Tate <tstricklan@shl.com>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 9:06 AM
Subject: DML: '97 AC pulley
>I had my defroster on the other day and popped the hood - was surprised
>to see that the ac compressor pulley wasn't turning - the belt was just
>sliding around it. Every few seconds, the pulley would turn for a few
>seconds, then stop again. I know there's a clutch of some type on the
>compressor, but I wouldn't have expected the belt to have to slide over
>the pulley. Is this normal? The truck is in having paint on the front
>bumper painted now and I'll call the dealer if it's something to be
>looked at. Pardon my ignorance - thanks for any replies.
>
>Tate
>
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