unplug it and let it thaw. The vent could be frozen over.
Something is wrong with it. Turn it off until you can have it looked at. Continued short cycling will kill the compressor.
On a vehicle with a compressor with a cycling clutch, yes.
It could be several reasons. First, the freon level may be low. I would have the freon pressure checked first, or you can do yourself. Second, you could have a bad compressor sensor. Third, the compressor itself could be bad or you could have bad expansion valve. All could cause short cycling.
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
The ac compressorThe ac compressor
The 1997 Chevy Lumina 3.1 liter low pressure air conditioning cycling switch can be found on the air conditioning compressor. The switch will be on the top of the compressor.
Possibly the pressure cycling switch.
It could be due to cold temperatures, yes.
You first need to find out if your ac compressor is coming on. It should make a click sound then you can see the armature or compressor clutch pulley spinning. If it is not coming on then check ac relay, cycling switch, ac control head, wiring, and any associated fuses. All of these things can stop the compressor from starting
The AC compressor cycles on and off every 10 seconds to maintain the desired temperature in the room. This cycling helps regulate the cooling process and prevent the system from overworking or freezing up.
You have a cycling clutch compressor. Turn the AC on max, let the car for five minutes or so, go look at the compressor. You should see the clutch engaging and disengaging the compressor as the pressure builds and drops.
The a/c compressor will cycle back and forth if the system is low on freon or you have electrical problems..........