The ac compressor pump may be seized.
Are you sure it is the A/C Compressor and not the power steering pump? LS400, SC 300 and SC 400 are known to have power steering pump issues that leak onto the compressor causing ac compressor failure. Replace the pump as soon as you see a leak.
The ac compressorThe ac compressor
Chances are, your AC compressor pump is starting to tie up.
If you do not have the recovery equipment and vacuum pump to draw the system down after installing the new compressor. You might want to leave the job to a shop that has the equipment. If you do it improperly it will void the compressor warranty and you will be buying a second compressor.
It is the item below the ac compressor.
Where is the AC compressor fuze located on the 2002 honda civic lx?
The AC clutch is on the front of the compressor where the belt rides. When power is applied to the clutch it engages to turn the compressor. It is basically a magnet a/c compressor clutch is the ound thing on the front of the compressor with pulley wheel attached. this clutch is an electro magnetic clutch that when electricity is supplied, engages so as the a/c compressor is driven ,which can then pump freon thru the ac system
It transfers the crankshaft rotation to the alternator, water pump, ac compressor, and power steering pump.
An AC belt hooks up to an 1987 Nova by wrapping around the AC compressor. It is then reattached to the compressor by tightening the bolts back down to the belt.
It is just below the ac compressor.
its located in between the power steering pump and alternator when in doubt follow the ac lines that run to and from it