Why does my air conditioning work intermittently?
Intermittent cooling is often caused by the components of your vehicle’s AC system freezing up. There may be numerous issues causing the icing—from a dirty cabin air filter to a blocked evaporator drain or an overcharged system. Look for puddles of water under your car—this could be a sign of a freezing problem.
Why does my AC clutch turns on and off?
There are several possible causes as to why an air conditioner’s compressor would quickly turn on and off. There could be a short circuit or damaged wire in the electronic components of the compressor or the thermostat. Mechanical failure. Any of the mechanical components within the compressor may have failed.
What causes an A / C clutch to engage intermittently?
What you probably are experiencing is a “worn A/C Clutch Plate”. This happens due to the metal-to-metal WEAR as the metal plates of the a/c clutch assy engage each time. Your a/c clutch plate is engaged by an ‘electro-magnetic’ assy that PULLS THE TWO PLATES TOGETHER TO ENGAGE THE A/C CLUTCH ASSY.
How does the a / C CLUTCH work on a car?
This happens due to the metal-to-metal WEAR as the metal plates of the a/c clutch assy engage each time. Your a/c clutch plate is engaged by an ‘electro-magnetic’ assy that PULLS THE TWO PLATES TOGETHER TO ENGAGE THE A/C CLUTCH ASSY.
How to fix intermittent a / C in a Volvo?
Once the AC clutch obviously disengages itself and begins blowing warm air, turn off the AC with the button on the center console. Give the clutch a few minutes to cool down before turning the AC back on. If the clutch has cooled down enough, it should then reengage without any issues.
Do you turn on the air conditioner while the clutch is off?
Do NOT turn the car on while the clutch is off the pulley or when any tools are attached to the clutch. This pulley spins at a rapid rate, so please keep tools and hands away while it is operating. You should now be able to enjoy consistently cold air conditioning for many years to come.