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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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ac clutch

why does my a/c clutch kick on even when I'm not running a/c?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Are you running your defrost?? The a/c will run on ever setting except the vent if I remember right. The a/c dries the air to defrost.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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it runs on every one including the vent.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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its probably low on refrigerant. does its cycle on and off alot when its on?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Yup! sure does.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by oldblue31
Yup! sure does.
it will run when heat is on to remove moisture from the air.
if it cycles quickly then you are either normal for low temps in the winter,low refrigerant charge(must locate,repair and recharge),or the high pressure switch is bad or out of adjustment. these older ones are adjustable.
 
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