Do you have to have an AC pulley in your car?
Do you have to have an AC pulley in your car?
A lot of people ask the same question because sometimes you aren’t able to spend so much money just to get your AC fixed or it’s not that big of an issue for you. So, to answer your question, no. You will be fine as long as you don’t need or want AC in your car. Your AC pulley is a free spinning pulley that has a clutch on it.
What to do if your idler pulley is failing?
If you suspect that your idler pulley may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if the pulley should be replaced. This article originally appeared on YourMechanic.com as Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Idler Pulley.
Why is my Clutch pulley not turning on?
Listen for excessive bearing noise coming from the clutch or compressor. Worn shaft bearings will build up resistance in the wiring and fail to turn on the clutch. Clutch pulley wobble also indicates worn shaft bearings.
Why does my car a / C not work when its hot?
A/C doesnot work when its hot outside. When the A/C does work it cools well. When I take the car out of garage the A/C cools well but as I start driving and if the weather outside is hot, the A/C stops cooling after some time.
Listen for excessive bearing noise coming from the clutch or compressor. Worn shaft bearings will build up resistance in the wiring and fail to turn on the clutch. Clutch pulley wobble also indicates worn shaft bearings.
When does the AC clutch stop engaging in hot weather?
Then the cycle repeats. The AC seems to be dependent on outside temperature: on very hot days ~95 degrees the AC will only work for ~5 minutes before blowing hot, 80 degree days the AC works longer, limited testing in cooler weather (at night ~60 degrees) AC always blows cold. When it is blowing hot air, the clutch on the compressor hasn’t engaged.
A/C doesnot work when its hot outside. When the A/C does work it cools well. When I take the car out of garage the A/C cools well but as I start driving and if the weather outside is hot, the A/C stops cooling after some time.
Why does my Ford Fusion not cool down?
I drive a 2011 Ford Fusion with a similar problem. It only cools when the ambient temperature is approximately 85° or lower. Above that temperature it blows extremely hot air. The compressor cuts on and off very quickly, sometimes when it’s cooling but always when it blows hot. It is not low on Freon.
