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Why wouldn't the AC compressor turn?
Wiki User
May 30, 2007 12:47PM
The most likely reason the compressor is not coming on is because
you are low on freon. The low pressure switch will keep the
compressor from cycling on because damage to your compressor would
result. You can jumper across the low presure switch with the
engine running and A/C turned on, ( for short time only) this will
provide you with question is my compressor clutch good, or am I
just low on freon. The AC compressor relay switch may need to be
replaced
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