No, oil will ruin the clutch.
Noise that sound like you need oil means a bearing or the compressor has failed.
could be a bad bearing on the air conditioner clutch assembly.
On all cars, the air conditioner clutch is on the front of the air conditioner compressor. The clutch is a unit by itself, while it's mounted on the shaft which is part of the compressor. A belt drives the clutch, and the clutch (when engaged) drives the compressor. Clutches tend to be held on in odd ways, snap rings might be involved. Also a puller is usually needed. Don't head into this without checking the information for your specific car.
yes you can
I'm investigating this as well. I have a 2008 and have been told the air conditioner is only off when you have the vents on the floor only. Still checking this out.
An air conditioner clutch will not engage without voltage. If it doesn't engage, the compressor will not turn.
There is no fuses for the air conditioning clutch, but there is a relay mounted on the passenger fender beside the fuel pump relay.
You do not lubricate a clutch - You clean it. If you lubricate it will slip and it will collect dust and dirt from the belt and it will bung it up..
See if hot wire hot with switch on.
get fan clutch checked may be blowing air but not enough
It is possible to replace the air conditioner clutch without replacing the entire compressor if you can find somewhere that sells just the clutch assembly and can get the appropriate tool to remove the pulley to get to the clutch. Try buying a repair manual and looking in there.
The clutch is working fine. The problem could be as simple as a loose belt.
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