FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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A/C Compressor Clutch Does Not Operate

Step 1 Measure voltage at compressor connector
1. Run the engine at idle.
2. Turn A/C and blower switches ON.








3. Measure the voltage at the following terminal wire of the compressor connector.

Step 2 Measure voltage at magnetic clutch connector








1. Measure the voltage at the following terminal wire of the magnetic clutch connector.

Step 3 Check magnetic clutch
1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.








2. Check for continuity between the magnetic clutch and a body ground.

Step 4 Measure voltage at A/C dual pressure switch








1. Measure the voltage at the following terminal wire of the A/C dual pressure switch.

Step 5 Measure refrigerant pressure





1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect the high-pressure hose to the manifold gauge to the high-pressure gauge fitting.
3. Measure the refrigerant pressure at the high- pressure side.

High-pressure side:
Above 65 psi (451 kPa)


4. If not as specified, check the refrigerant system. Refer to Step 2 Checking Refrigerant Pressure.
5. If correct, replace A/C dual pressure switch and cooler pipe No.2.