The A/C compressor in your car may not be turning on due to a variety of reasons, such as a faulty compressor clutch, low refrigerant levels, electrical issues, or a malfunctioning pressure switch. It is recommended to have a professional mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure proper functioning of your car's A/C system.
Idle the car with the AC running. Open the hood and look at the AC compressor- is the compressor engaged? (the front of the compressor (inside the belt) should be spinning. If not, then have the AC system recharged. If it is turning, then you've got the door to a duct stuck inside the unit.
You have to have the motor running as well as the AC compressor turning (AC on) to circulate the freon through the system
A simple answer would be; it turns on the ac compressor.
If I change the AC compressor in a car, do I have to change the orifice?
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The ac compressor pump may be seized.
Yes, if the compressor's bearings are bad, usually accompanied by a roaring or squealing noise coming from the compressor's pulley.
First check your fuse for your AC in your fuse box, make sure it is good. Make sure your cooling fan is turning on when you turn on your AC, if not it could be your fan relay. If the AC compressor fan clutch is kicking on and off then it just needs freon. If the AC compressor fan clutch is not turning then it could be completely out of freon due to a leak, or you need a new AC compressor.
The car seats because of the extra energy it needs for the AC compressor work
Your cars engine accessory belt drives the AC compressor.
You will need to check the condenser for leaks, also check the air compressor, you can check the air compressor by turning on the ac, look and see if the front of the air compressor is turning. If the air compressor is not coming on you will need to replace it.You can also check your 134a level. hope this helps.
My first guess would be you are low on freon.