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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 05:02 PM
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A/c clutch problems

I am trying to troubleshoot a/c problem. When I turn it on the clutch engages and spins but only for a couple seconds then stops turning. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 06:15 PM
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Throw some gauges on it...probably has nearly no refrigerant in the thing.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 08:26 PM
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Agreed. Sounds like it is low on freon
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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As said above probably low Freon, but you really need to put a set of gauges on it to tell for sure. If the condenser doesn't have good air flow threw it to cool the refrigerant the high pressure switch could be shutting the compressor clutch off, but you can't tell with out gauges on it to see the pressures in the lines.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 09:05 PM
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If the pressures check out, check the AC compressor gap (i cant remember the spec) as this can lead to a clutch not engaging.
 
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