My car is going through the same issue with the A/C. You CAN replace the compressor clutch without replacing the compressor, but the caveat is that you can't tell if the compressor is any good without a clutch. So basically you are gambling that the compressor will still be good by only replacing the clutch. Hope this helps!
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.
CLutch is buggered or might just be the clutch cable
The AC Compressor Clutch, more commonly known as a "Magneto Clutch", requires a special tool Usually the clutch itself is almost as expensive as the entire compressor, you'd probably be better off buying a new remanufactured one. But if you have your heart set on doing it yourself, find a Snap-On truck, and tell them you need a Magneto Clutch removal tool, it'll cost you about $150 for the tool (if I remember correctly when I bought mine a few years back). You're probably looking at another $200 for the magneto clutch. ANd the compressor probably costs about $250. The magneto clutch tool is self explanitory.
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We need more info here. How do you tell if the clutch has "WHAT" in a Pontiac Sunfire?
You could open the hood and see if the a/c compressor clutch is engaging... or you could tell, because the air is cold... or you could tell if the windshield demists quickly. It's reputed to be a luxury vehicle and the climate control does exactly that.
You can tell by how much higher the clutch pedal is to the brake pedal. when new pedals are at the same height.
If the clutch has failed, it's probably time to replace the entire compressor. I wouldn't recommend just replacing the clutch, but if you decide to, you may need a specialty puller. Most auto parts retailers will lend/rent/sell you specialty tools in the hopes of selling you the parts for your car. If you tell them what you're trying to do they'll also give you some specific instructions. I own a 2001 Ford Taurus and a 2000 Mercury Sable with 3.0 L 12 V and a 3.0 24 v Duratech AND live in Las Vegas so I went though replacement of a compressor or two. It makes absolutely no sense to just replace the clutch since it's virtually impossible to remove the clutch from the compressor without removing the unit from the vehicle. This means that you will have to clear out the system and then refill it anyhow, and chances are that if the clutch went, the compressor is next. A NEW compressor at Autozone is about $250 with a new clutch. DO NOT get a remanufactured unit since they are usually good for only about a year before they fail again. This is from experience and after two reman units, I finally bought a new unit and two years of Las Vegas summers and everything is fine.
the effectiveness of the compressor will be low and the temperature at which the environment is cooled will reduce.
I'm no Mechanic but I'm experiencing the same problem and from what I can tell it has to do with the AC compressor Clutch getting stuck. Turn your car on and turn the AC on then pop the hood and look at the AC unit and if you see the it click on and then off you'll know it's the clutch. Not sure how to fix yet. Maybe WD 40 maybe new AC Clutch relay or maybe new clutch. Hope this helps.
No. I always floated the gears. in ther words, I shifted without pressing the clutch pedal. Anyone who drives in places other than hardball roads would probably tell you otherwise, though.. especially when you've got the power divider and diff locks engaged.