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My A/C compressor clutch seems to be lazy these days. It's always worked great, but the last time I drove the car, it didn't engage.
If I attempt to operate it by the switch controls, nothing happens (ignition on, engine running or not). However, if I bypass the circuit and connect direct to the battery, the magnetic coil kicks in.
There's voltage at the clutch, and when energized by the switch circuit, it will engage with light finger pressure (ignition on, engine not running of course).
Any ideas?
Someone suggested an "air gap" in the clutch that can be shimmed, but I've never heard of it.
If I attempt to operate it by the switch controls, nothing happens (ignition on, engine running or not). However, if I bypass the circuit and connect direct to the battery, the magnetic coil kicks in.
There's voltage at the clutch, and when energized by the switch circuit, it will engage with light finger pressure (ignition on, engine not running of course).
Any ideas?
Someone suggested an "air gap" in the clutch that can be shimmed, but I've never heard of it.