Can a bad clutch cause an AC compressor to not work?
If you have a bad compressor then the clutch will not work perfectly. Conversely, if you have a bad clutch then the compressor will deny working flawlessly. They both depend on each other. You might not want to invest in changing the AC compressor but there is a life period of the compressors.
How can I check if my AC compressor is working?
Connect your AC compressor clutch to a 12-volt battery to see if it engages. Connect your negative, or black battery cable with the grounded contact in the compressor. Then, attach the black wire to the negative side of the battery.
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What to do if your AC compressor has a hole in it?
Check the compressor itself for holes or rust damage. You should also check the tubing and wires to make sure that they aren’t disconnected, frayed, or damaged. If they are, you can replace them more cheaply than it would cost to get an entirely new compressor. Disconnect the wires running from your battery to the AC compressor.
Is the AC compressor capable of breaking the serpentine belt?
Thank David. Hi there, yes, the air conditioning compressor is capable of breaking the serpentine belt a couple of ways. If the AC compressors seizes while operating, the shock load can snap the serpentine belt. If the AC clutch bearing seizes while the AC compressor is not operating, the belt can snap then as well.
Connect your AC compressor clutch to a 12-volt battery to see if it engages. Connect your negative, or black battery cable with the grounded contact in the compressor. Then, attach the black wire to the negative side of the battery.
Check the compressor itself for holes or rust damage. You should also check the tubing and wires to make sure that they aren’t disconnected, frayed, or damaged. If they are, you can replace them more cheaply than it would cost to get an entirely new compressor. Disconnect the wires running from your battery to the AC compressor.
What happens when your AC compressor fails to work?
When the AC compressor fails to operate, it not only damages your health but also damages your wallet. First of all, the refrigerant leaking which will damage your health causes the bad AC compressor. Moreover, AC is not able to generate cold air which is really uncomfortable especially during the summer time.