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How to test AC compressor?

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Adam39601, Apr 30, 2019.

  1. Apr 30, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    How do you check to see if ac compressor works? it is not cooling and I know it has freon
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Ive always used gauges.
     
    chris4x4, Apr 30, 2019
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  3. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    You can watch the clutch engage and disengage have some flip a/c on while you watch the compressor if it don't engage the system most like has a pressure switch on the accumulator it maybe low on freon
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    If the clutch is engaging and it's still not cooling then issue is going to be more serious oh and welcome from Texas
     
    TJ_abuser, Apr 30, 2019
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  5. Apr 30, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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    @Adam39601 is there any screeching noise from the compressor when the a/c is turned on or just the normal click when a/c turned on? @TJ_abuser are these possible signs of low freon or a bad clutch or bad compressor?
     
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  6. May 1, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    There is aggrex but without gages.... You can ohm out the clutch coil .
     
    TJ_abuser, May 1, 2019
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  7. May 1, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    lets start with you do not have any freon, WHAT !! system does not use freon*.
    If you have trouble deciding if AC clutch is operating I suggest you seek a professional to assist.
    Are there ANY codes? Some issues/codes and the PCM will restrict AC on.
    The key to AC work is GAUGES both high and low readings.
    Can you check - fuse box fuse #11 and PDC fuse # 21

    * R134a 'suva' or just say refrigerant.
     
    Awrench, May 1, 2019
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