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The A/C Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage, But The A/C Condenser/Radiator Fans Operate, and The Blower and Heater Controls Work




The A/C compressor clutch does not engage, but the A/C condenser/radiator fans operate, and the blower and heater controls work

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Probable cause: No power to the A/C compressor clutch

2. Do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting (With A/C)

Also check for:

- HVAC DTCs How To Troubleshoot The Heating and A/C Systems (With A/C)
- Blown fuse No. 20 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
- A/C system pressure is normal A/C System Test (With A/C)
- A/C thermal protector has continuity Testing and Inspection
- Poor or loose connections at the terminals