compressor or clutch?

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Oct 27, 2003 | 12:54 PM

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ejpreston

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compressor or clutch?

When I'm just idling, the A/C doesn't cool. Once I am on the freeway or at least driving, it cools. I'm also hearing a rattling sound when the A/C is on. So my question is...is the whole compressor going bad or just the clutch? How can I tell? Thanks

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Oct 27, 2003 | 09:57 PM

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Is the system fully charged?

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Oct 28, 2003 | 05:08 PM

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I couldn't tell you for sure. A/C systems are onew of those areas I don't mess around with. I would assume so because it does work once I get up to speed, but lags right when I start the truck or if i've been just idling for a little while. How can I check if it's fully charged?

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Oct 28, 2003 | 08:35 PM

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You will need to put a set of gauges on it to make sure. I would start there before you start looking at the rest of the system. Poor cooling at idle can be a system a few ounces low.

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