Common questions

What to do if your Jeep clutch does not engage?

What to do if your Jeep clutch does not engage?

Do not leave the wire connected or you can burn it up. If the clutch engages, you probably have a bad low pressure switch. You can also use a stethoscope on the NON-turning part of the clutch. Have a friend, while idling the jeep, turn on the ac; please be careful I case it engages.

Why does my AC compressor clutch not engage?

Why AC clutch won’t engage If the clutch doesn’t engage, the problem could be a blown fuse, an open in the wire to the clutch coil, a bad clutch coil, a poor ground, or a low pressure lockout. AC compressor clutches receive power in a number of ways.

Why does the AC not come on in my Jeep Cherokee?

If they are lower and the compressor did not come on, then it is undercharged and needs Freon to make the low side switch come on and activate the compressor. Start the car and turn the AC on. Open the low side only valve and allow the charge to build to 30 lbs. on the low side and 150 lbs. on the high side.

How is the compressor clutch relay turned on and off?

In some vehicles the compressor clutch relay is turned on and off by the low pressure switch and the evaporator temperature sensor. In a computer controlled system, the compressor clutch relay is grounded by the computer. If the fuse is good, disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor clutch coil.

Why is my a / C CLUTCH not working on my Jeep?

I checked the fuse and relay in the PDC, jumped the low pressure switch, and confirmed 12-13 v. @ the compressor clutch. Is it safe to say the a/c clutch is my culprit? Should I try energizing it direct from the battery to confirm or…???? Any help or suggestions from the WJ Gurus here is greatly appreciated.

Why AC clutch won’t engage If the clutch doesn’t engage, the problem could be a blown fuse, an open in the wire to the clutch coil, a bad clutch coil, a poor ground, or a low pressure lockout. AC compressor clutches receive power in a number of ways.

In some vehicles the compressor clutch relay is turned on and off by the low pressure switch and the evaporator temperature sensor. In a computer controlled system, the compressor clutch relay is grounded by the computer. If the fuse is good, disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor clutch coil.

What to do when Clutch won’t engage?

So you need to use a paper clip to bypass the relay switch and force the clutch to engage. You can then recharge the freon and re install the relay switch and it will sense more pressure and the clutch will engage by itself. Loading…

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Ruth Doyle