What happens when the air conditioner clutch does not engage?
What happens when the air conditioner clutch does not engage?
When power energizes the clutch coil, the magnetic field pulls the clutch in to engage the compressor shaft. If the clutch doesn’t engage, the air conditioning compressor can’t pump refrigerant.
How to troubleshoot a clutch that won’t fully disengage?
Step 1: Collect all tools and your creeper and place them out of the way. Step 2: Raise the vehicle. Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle, lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. Step 3: Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle.
What happens when a clutch is stuck to the engine shaft?
THIS METHOD AND TOOL WILL DESTROY THE CLUTCH. FOR WHEN A CLUTCH IS STUCK TO THE ENGINE SHAFT. We have provided information for various clutch electrical problems and removal under LAST RESORT when the clutch won’t come off the engine shaft by other normal methods. The Last Resort Removal method is at the bottom of this page.
What should I do if my Clutch fuse keeps blowing?
Review the Intermitent clutch operation section. Check to see if the belt is properly installed on the pulleys. check the circuit fuse first. If blown there may be a reason it has blown. If you find a blown fuse and the fuses keep blowing when the clutch engauges, then check the clutch coil to see if it might be shorting to ground.
Do you have to pump the clutch to get into any gear?
Re: I have to pump the clutch to get into any gear. Master is on the firewall next to the brake master. Bleed valve should be on the slave on the bellhousing. If it was working and now feels low or in need of bleeding likely you have air in the system but that cannot get there unless there is a leak.
What should I do if my Clutch is not working?
If discovered, identify and replace the bad lines or seals. Then, bleed the clutch system to get any air out. Even the smallest amount of air in the lines can prevent proper operation. If none of these helped, the slave cylinder, master cylinder, or both likely need to be replaced.
Why is air coming out of my Clutch?
Issue: You’re bleeding the system and air keeps coming out. Problem: There’s a leak or bad seal in the hydraulics that’s big enough to allow air in. Fix: Clutch fluid can only leak from three places: master cylinder, slave cylinder, lines. Check at the firewall where the master is mounted for signs of leaking first.
What happens when the clutch on an AC compressor fails?
Most of the time that the clutch fails, you will see discoloration or a burnt area. The clutch disc moves along flexible rubber isolators that allow it to move. When the heat becomes intense, it starts to melt, leaving a rusty color. When this happens, you must replace the entire compressor.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a Lincoln?
Unplug the electrical connectors, remove four more screws, open the audio unit cover the whole way, disengage the clips in each corner and remove the climate control panel. Listen for the blower motor to be properly working while the engine is running with the air conditioning controls turned to high.
How does a car compressor clutch relay work?
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. Disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch coil.
