A/C Compressor Question
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Burning Brakes
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A/C Compressor Question
Hi All,
On most of my A/C compressors, on my other cars, I see a magnetic clutch that when you turn the A/C on it engages and turns with the belt & pulley and when off it disengages and just the A/C pulley & belt turns.
On my C3 I have a small compressor. I do not see the clutch engage (is there one internal?) I see the front of the compressor not turning, just the belt pulley does. I was expecting to see the front engage and turn when turned on but it doesn't. Is this normal for this unit? I'm all ears, waiting for this answer.
Thanks
Jack
On most of my A/C compressors, on my other cars, I see a magnetic clutch that when you turn the A/C on it engages and turns with the belt & pulley and when off it disengages and just the A/C pulley & belt turns.
On my C3 I have a small compressor. I do not see the clutch engage (is there one internal?) I see the front of the compressor not turning, just the belt pulley does. I was expecting to see the front engage and turn when turned on but it doesn't. Is this normal for this unit? I'm all ears, waiting for this answer.
Thanks
Jack
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From: Beecher Illinois
If the freon is low the clutch won't engage. There's a cutoff switch right up by the edge of the hood opening on the AC line. You can unplug it and jump the contacts to see if the clutch engages.
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Burning Brakes
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The green wire goes (only one is connected, are both supposed to be?) from the compressor to the switch on the high end freon evacuator on the right fender.
Jack
