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Eddie Baur 09-25-2003 09:05 AM

A/C compressor alway kicks on
 
I was checking out under the hood today and noticed that my a/c compressor was kicking on and off...the air was off...Does this mean the freon charge is low and the system is trying to keep the charge up? Im almost to the point where im gonna just pull the plug off the damm thing. I loose power and gas milage w/ that compressor clutching every 10 min...anyone have a better idea or is this normal and ive never noticed it before? It seems dum to have the a/c kicking on and off all the time....What do you think? I cant just pull the fuse b-cause its linked to the heater blower also......

Bruce P 09-25-2003 10:59 AM

The air conditioning unit is is also linked to you defrosting requirements to dry the incoming air from outside and keep moisture from condensing on the windeshield.
Check to see that your cab controller isn't on defrost. If it is the air conditioning would be cycling

Eddie Baur 09-25-2003 11:12 AM

Even when the fan sel...is in the off position....Could be...thanks

plowpusher 09-26-2003 04:37 PM

yes even when the fan is off this also helps keep your clutch from siezing from long periods of nonuse and keep your refrigerant system lubed up


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