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Q: What does it mean when the ac clutch goes on and off?
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Why does ac clutch recycle?

the clutch engages a compressor that goes on and off to keep a particular setting.for example if there is not enough freon in the ac the clucth will keep running and clicking on and off


What if your AC clutch comes on then goes off?

Start out by checking the freon levels and if that is okay then check the pressure switches and the wire harness to the clutch....


How AC compressor clutch bearing?

The clutch bearing for an AC compressor is located in the center of the clutch. If the bearing goes bad, then the clutch is replaced as a whole part rather than changing the bearing.


Why does the ac pressure fluctuate and the clutch goes in and out?

your a/c compresore is bad


How can i tell if the ac clutch is engaged?

With the ac off your clutch the outer non belt driven part will not be turning. When it is turned on it will start to spin.


What would be the cause if when the engine makes a light screeching noise when the AC is off but when turned on the noise goes away on my focus?

There may be some drag on the AC clutch when it is disengaged as the clutch 'free-wheels' during this time. When you engage the AC ,the clutch 'locks up' and the noise disappears. If the noise gets worse you may need to replace the clutch, if it stays the same and it not very loud, I would not replace it.


Ford FS-10 AC clutch remover?

The AC clutch on a ford FS-10 is mounted on the front of the compressor. The clutch is removed by using a puller after the clutch nut is taken off. Mount the puller, and turn the center bolt. This will pull the clutch off of the compressor shaft.


Why does the ac get hotter when you give it gas then when the rpm goes down it get cold again?

The computer turns the AC clutch off when accelerating for maximum engine power. The AC compressor uses up some engine horse power.


Why would your compressor clutch be engaged when car is off?

AC Compressor clutch relay may be stuck. Remove the relay and see if the clutch releases.


Why in 97 jeep Cherokee sprt air cond clutch kicks on kicks off what controls the ac clutch- why would it kick on and off the ac is on high blow warm the ac clutch kicks on and off but it was charged?

not charged properly,over-charged, severe restriction in system (should have showed up on gages if properly charged), bad recycle switch, good luck, Mike


What causes a rattling noise on a 1998 Chevy Prizm when the car is idling - the noise goes away when I turn on the AC and it comes back as soon as I turn off the AC.?

with just this info it's possible your a/c clutch bearings are going bad with just this info it's possible your a/c clutch bearings are going bad


I have a 1999 Chevy Malibu and when i turn the knob for ac nothing happens what could this be?

could be a bad fuse or ac relay,also if out off coolant ac clutch will not work,