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your a/c compresore is bad

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


What makes the low pressure side of ac systems fluctuate?

It happens in normal operation. Most vehicles have a cycling clutch system, which cuts off and on within a specified system pressure range. When the pressure gets to the high point, it cuts off, then cuts back on when the pressure gets to the low point.


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.


What does it mean when the ac clutch goes on and off?

low on freon


What does pressure cycling switch do?

The ac pressure cycling switch is designed to engage or dissengage the clutch to keep the proper pressure in the system.


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


Where is the ac clutch cycling pressure switch located on a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu?

It is on the acumulator.


Why is 1999 Camry ac indicator light flashing?

I think it means that the AC belt is slipping, AC clutch is failing or freon pressure is low. But I might be wrong.


What caused an air conditioning compressor to turn on or off?

Most automotive AC compressors use a cycling clutch compressor, where the clutch is engaged by pressure switches which will engage the compressor clutch when the pressure reaches a predetermined low level, and disengages it when it reaches a predetermined high pressure.


What makes Oil pressure drops when ac goes on?

the ac slows the engine, the lower idle causes the lower oil pressure


What is the name for the sensor on ac accumulator?

It is a low pressure AC clutch cut out switch. It keeps the compressor from running if the system is low or empty of freon.


Jumped low pressure switch pressure switch at rear of compressor still nothing?

Make sure that there is power getting to the ac clutch when the switch is jumped. If the power is there then the clutch is bad and needs to be replaced.