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Real Quick Question About A/C Clutch

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Old 04-11-2013, 02:13 PM
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Am I correct that the A/C clutch will not engage unless the system has a full charge of refrigerant?

I just replaced my A/C compressor, drier and expansion valve along with all of the o-rings under the hood and want to make sure everything is hooked up right before I get it charged with R-134. But the A/C clutch won't engage unless I direct feed 12 volts to it (jumpers from the battery).
 
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Old 04-11-2013, 02:40 PM
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Low pressure switch will not allow it to run,,, DON"T force it to run, The R134 carries the oil without you will damage the compressor.
 
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Old 04-11-2013, 03:02 PM
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Thanks Gorn. I was just trying to make sure it would engage and that all of the wiring was still good. I did a bench test before I installed the compressor, so I know the clutch works.

I'll take her over to the local shop and have the system evac'd and refilled with the correct amount of R-134.
 
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