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The A/C Compressor Clutch Cycles Rapidly On and Off




The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off

Diagnostic Procedure:

1. Probable cause:

2. A/C system is very low on refrigerant, indicating a possible leak

3. Do the refrigerant leak check, A/C Refrigerant Leak Check and repair any leaks. Replace the receiver/dryer, Receiver/Dryer Desiccant Replacement (With A/C, 4-Door) then recharge the system to specifications A/C System Charging

4. Low speed idle

Also check for:

- HVAC DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- 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