There is an ac relay, most likely mounted under the hood. There is also a low pressure switch, that will not turn the compressor on if the Freon is too low. Low Freon is the most common cause,
With an auto air conditioner, the main power consumption is by the compressor. The compressor is driven mechanically by the engine, not the battery. Electrical power is used for controls, and to power the blower fan.
Maybe a 4 cylinder and just reacting to the additional engine power draw of the air conditioner compressor noticable as compressor cycles on and off
unplug it at the compressor when not in use, then plug it back up when you need it. the electrical plug that plugs into the compressor. no power,no compressor,no a/c...............
Yes. Can blow capacitor, contactor or ground compressor.
The positive wire on a 1984 Mercedes 380 SL for the AC compressor is the green wire. It provides power to run the compressor when the air conditioner is turned on by the driver.
The Air Conditioner needs electricity to power all the electrical controls, operate the compressor that pushes the refrigerant through the system, and run the fans.
Apply an ammeter to the common wire of the compressor and turn power on. The highest peak amps are the LRA.
Wires fuses or cylinoids
Yes. The compressor in the AC takes a great deal of power.
Because of the extra Voltage it requires from the Alternator and also the Engine Power it Requires to turn the A/C Compressor.
There is a fuse for the air conditioner and one for the fan. You have a power source to the fuse. From the fuse the relay gets it's power and then the fan and or the air conditioner compressor.
just disconnect power & get ur Ohmmeter,and test ; Start-Run//Common-Run//Common-Start..... you should get the same readings on all 3 phases if the compressor is good !!