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A clutch for an automotive air conditioning compressor is composed of three parts. the magnetic coil the pulley the hub the magnetic coil is mounted on the front of the compressor and nestles closely insid the pulley. the Pulley is mounted on the bearing mount extension of the compressor the hub is fastened to the end of the input shaft of the compressor. It normally sits slightly above the surface of the pulley When current is introduced into the coil, the coil becomes magnetic. Then the magnetism is transferred into the pulley and it pulls the hub down to engagement.
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Why does the ac relay on the compressor clutch keep blowing fuses?
You may have a bad compressor clutch coil, you need to check the coil and work from there................
How do you replace the AC compressor clutch on 2006 Jeep Liberty?
how do you replace the AC compressor clutch on 2006 liberty
How do you stop auto ac compressor clutch squeal?
Replace belt self tensioner, if applicable. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt. Have ac pressures checked. AC compressor may be failing.
Your ac will not come on a 1987 Chevy Celebrity what can you check for?
Low or no freon will cause the AC not to work. Also if the clutch on the AC compressor has failed, or if the compressor itself failed.
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Ac compressor clutch 2002 ford focus?
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Do you have to discharge the ac when replacing AC clutch?
no, unless u have to remove the compressor unit. The clutch can be replaced with out removing the compressor if you have room to do it.
AC compressor - clutch seems to be locking upmaking noise can only the clutch be replaced or does the entire Compressor need to be replaced?
If the AC pulley is locking up when the ac compressor clutch engages, it's not a clutch problem, it's a compressor problem. But yes, the AC clutch can usually be replaced separately. The problem is, if the clutch is worn out the compressor is probably worn out as well. It usually isn't that much more to replace the whole thing.
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It takes a special puller. Your local auto parts store should have one available.
How AC compressor clutch bearing?
The clutch bearing for an AC compressor is located in the center of the clutch. If the bearing goes bad, then the clutch is replaced as a whole part rather than changing the bearing.
Where is an AC clutch located on a freightliner cascadia?
At the front of the AC compressor....
Can I bypass my air compressor and still be able to drive?
If the compressor is bad or noisy and the AC clutch is okay try unplugging the AC clutch fuse or relay.
