6 Symptoms Of A Bad AC Compressor Clutch & DIY Fixes

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Күн бұрын

Is your car's air conditioning acting up? In this video, we look at the six most common bad AC compressor clutch symptoms. From strange noises to poor cooling performance, we'll guide you through recognizing these red flags and help you understand the crucial role of the AC compressor clutch. More info: mechanicbase.com/ac/ac-compre...
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00:00 Introduction
00:27 AC Compressor Clutch Function
01:16 Bad AC Compressor Clutch Symptoms
03:32 Failure Causes
05:01 AC Compressor Clutch Location
05:31 AC Clutch Testing
07:15 AC Clutch Repair And Replacement Cost
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@MechanicBase 7 ай бұрын

Did you solve your AC compressor clutch issue? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad AC compressor clutch! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel! More information: mechanicbase.com/ac/ac-compressor-clutch-symptoms/ Website: mechanicbase.com/

@mhopley 4 ай бұрын

Good explanation of AC system

@khareemk3133 14 күн бұрын

Great video

@KefirTView Ай бұрын

2007 Chevy Avalanche: Had a 134a leak which left me with no refrigerant. Replaced o-rings, valves, etc. Ran a vacuum and it held -30hg for a hour. Began recharging system and couldn't get the system to suck in the 134a from the can. AC LED light in car blinking and won't stay solid green. Relay is good (swapped it with another to test), bypassed relay and clutch engages when jumped. Tried recharging while jumping relay, no success. I tried placing AC can in hot water while charge hose was connected to low-side and still no success. What am I doing wrong or need to do differently? - Thanks!

@EricTireguy Ай бұрын

What if the ac clutch is spinning but hasnt engaged? I saw at first it was only the pulley spinning as i was filling the clutch started spinning but i didnt hear nothing engage. It spins with ac on or off. Also spins with the fuse out. Is this normal until its filled with the right amount of refrigerant? I thought the clutch only spins when engaged? Any info is much appreciated.

@Heinrich99 3 ай бұрын

Would low freon cause the compressor fuse to break or pop?

@ymp6345 2 ай бұрын

The problem in my car is that the compressor stops working altogether when the temperature outside is over 80° F, and it comes on sporadically if the temperature is under that but even then it mostly doesn't work in sunlight! This baffles me! I'm not sure how the outside temperature affects when the AC compressor is working? But when I looked at the pulley, every time the compressor turns off, the pulley completely stops! It doesn't idle with the clutch disengaged it just completely stops when the compressor is not working! Is the clutch still the problem? Is it stuck in one position so that if the compressor is turned off, it doesn't spin but if there's enough friction on the belt, it will start spinning the clutch and the compressor? My AC might be a little more complicated because when it's working, it still works when the car is Auto stop feature comes on and the engine isn't running?

@Man9or39 3 ай бұрын

What if the compressor is working good most of the time but disconnects cool air randomly? Making a sound inside the cabin. Is it a clutch issue? My mechanic is telling it’s a bad compressor but it’s too expensive to replace the whole unit.

@michaelburtin3457 5 ай бұрын

Good video will this cause a rough idle wen turned on

@MechanicBase 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it could.

@LiLBroVR14 Ай бұрын

So my belt, and tensioner are new. Ac works and gets cold but squeals bad when turned on, do you think replacing just the clutch will fix it. Only squeals when clutch engages. Thanks

@rvalens2 25 күн бұрын

My car (a 2002 Honda Accord) was doing the same thing. The compressor would squeal whenever I turned on the A/C. While it got sort of cool, it would never really get cold. I too thought about just replacing the clutch. In the end, I decided to replace the entire compressor because I wanted everything within it to be new. I didn't want to take the chance something else would go wrong with it and I'd have to replace it later anyway. That being said, I'm fairly certain replacing the clutch will fix it for because when I took my old one apart, it was obviously bad. My A/C is now working great and blowing cold air throughout the car. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide to do. - Richie

@B.M31 5 ай бұрын

My ac clutch is missing did it fall off? Is that common

@ananias- 3 ай бұрын

The clutch on mjni cooper engages but no cold air , after I tried to refill the refrigerant. One of Ac lines had a home rubbing against another part and got hole in it. I did replace the ac line but refilling refrigerant isn’t fixing my no cold air issue. Any help?

@hodge6459 9 күн бұрын

Make sure the center of the clutch is also turning, mine just twisted the clutch loose from the center, so the clutch works fine, it just isn’t putting torque through to turn the pump.

@hesiistanbul Күн бұрын

My Kia rio 2006 ac compressor clutch when ac on have very bad noise (terrrrr) why?

@Chacho-nl5mz 2 ай бұрын

Very well explained video 👍

@MechanicBase 2 ай бұрын

Thank you🫡

@slyvendetta7192 28 күн бұрын

Indeed!... you just earned my sub!! Great Content!@@MechanicBase

@82windows82 7 ай бұрын

Terrible rattling once AC is turned on, stops once AC is turned off. Can a mechanic try to replace JUST the AC compressor clutch? Or will they just replace the whole AC compressor? Because the AC cools really well, but it has a terrible rattle.

@SkateSpace2012 3 ай бұрын

Just only the clutch can be replaced, even only the bearing, no need to replace the compressor itself.

@82windows82 3 ай бұрын

@@SkateSpace2012 Great! Thanks!

@FordGuy20111 22 күн бұрын

My truck f150 makes a weird noise like rattling when I only turn on the A/c compressor, it cools and everything but what is it ? Clutch or compressor ?

@Abizzy84 11 күн бұрын

I'm in the same situation, it's either the clutch or AC compressor, my advice, just buy a new clutch and pulley assembly and only replace the clutch and see if that helps, if not it's the AC compressor

@FordGuy20111 11 күн бұрын

@@Abizzy84 I just had it serviced with a/c shop and they checked it they say the compressor and clutch is good. They changed my evaporator and haven’t heard the noise…

@MultiGamerz101 7 ай бұрын

Looking for increase in idle will only help check if A/C button is working. Most cars will raise engine RPM once the ECU recognises the A/C button has been pressed.

@Mistr_Vq 3 ай бұрын

And what if you turn the AC off and then the items really low a little bit shaky and the engine almost shutting off? But when you turn the AC button on, like you said, the increase in idle will bring it to a perfect idle. I have to drive with the Aceon all the time cause my car might shut off. What could this be?

@JD-ij3wr 3 ай бұрын

Fuse?

@ryans413 12 күн бұрын

You can jump the clutch by just jumping the relay in the fuse box it’s easier that way.

@abyogichannel 15 күн бұрын

My car is running with petrol and cng ,when drive with cng and ac turn on engine suddenly shutdown,with petrol no issues!

@mrworldwide6770 23 күн бұрын

It’s crazy because my 1995 GMC Sierra AC makes a loud rattling noise blowing you turn the AC on. It’s quiet.

@MechanicBase 23 күн бұрын

That sounds like the compressor🤔

@RYTHMICRIOT 15 күн бұрын

I would recommend replacing the clutch before buying a cheap compressor made in China. Also, you don't have to recharge the ac system with refrigerant if you just replace the clutch.

@adamschoemehl Ай бұрын

I love the accent and hand gestures, your English is 98% on good video bro

@EricTireguy Ай бұрын

He is only here for views. I see he isnt answering peoples questions. Why make a video to help people but wont help people when they need it?

@jameschilemi4690 2 ай бұрын

I just changed my serpentine belt and when ever I turn on my AC, I visually notice the belt moving slower, jumping in speed, and my battery level getting lower. Could it be the compressor clutch? Or a pulley bearing?

@luisponce1472 Ай бұрын

It could be the Alternator Pulley i had to change my Alternator because my Battery was low all the time