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Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: A/C Went Out
If the clutch is bad you can fix it without pulling the compressor
I heard it is mainly the clutch that goes
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Location: Eastern Missouri
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Re: A/C Went Out
I actually just changed the clutch on the A/C compressor on my truck yesterday. The magnetic coil that engages the clutch was bad. Works like a champ now!
Check to see if you have power to the clutch with motor running and A/C on. If you have power to there - then either the compressor is locked or clutch is bad. You can shut the motor off, remove the belt, and push the clutch plate in to see if you can turn the compressor over by hand. If so, and you have power to the clutch - then good chance all you need is a clutch assembly. You mentioned a burning smell - that could be caused by a locked up compressor and the clutch burnt itself up - so make sure the compressor itself turns... I paid $83 on E-Bay for the one for my truck and changed it in about an hour without removing the compressor or losing any refrigerant. Keep in mind this was on my DODGE TRUCK - but I would think the procedure would be much the same...
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Re: A/C Went Out
Wow you guys are good. Covered the whole thing in less than 24hrs.
I can't add a thing other than when my compressor went I converted from R-12 to R-134a. All it took along with a new compressor was a new dryer and orifice. Loaded it with the R-134a friendly oil and then charged her up with R-134a. Works like a champ. That was over 10yrs ago.
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Re: A/C Went Out
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True enough. Most of us have been there done that as our cars are getting a little long in the tooth.
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Re: A/C Went Out
Odd thing. Worked this morning like brand new. .???
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Re: A/C Went Out
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Hmm electrical Quertron.. I hate those
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Re: A/C Went Out
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Re: A/C Went Out
Mine on my truck worked until it warmed up. Then it would quit and not engage. When I took the clutch unit apart the electromagnetic coil was cracked. I assume that once it got hot it expanded and shorted or just didn't put out enough magnetism to engage the clutch plate. So if it quits when it gets hot - you might want to look at that...
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Location: Colleyville, TX
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Re: A/C Went Out
Good plan. I'll check pressure and contacts
Thanks, all Jim |
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Location: Shalimar, FL
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Re: A/C Went Out
Wifes Yukon A/C went out last summer. It turned out to be the mix valve
or blend valve. It proportions warm and cold air as selected. Symptoms are blower fan works and temp goes full hot or will not change settings. Some of the older ones can be opened and contacts inside cleaned. Newer ones must be replaced. Check this if your compressor looks OK. Good luck 
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