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The A/C Compressor Clutch Cycles Rapidly On And Off




The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off

Probable cause:

A/C system is very low on refrigerant, indicating a possible leak

Do the refrigerant leak check A/C Refrigerant Leak Check and repair any leaks. Replace the receiver/dryer Service and Repair, then recharge the system to specifications A/C System Charging

Low speed idle

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If there is no leak and the refrigerant level is normal, do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting, and look for an intermittent problem