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The A/C Compressor Clutch Cycles Rapidly On And Off




The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off

Probable cause:

A/C system is very low on refrigerant, indicating a possible leak. Do the refrigerant leak check A/C Refrigerant Leak Check and repair any leaks

Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction
Do the evaporator temperature sensor test Testing and Inspection

Also check for

Climate control DTCs Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Also check for

If there is no leak and the refrigerant level is normal, do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting, and look for an intermittent problem