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Technical => Misc Tech => Topic started by: amooset on January 26, 2006, 10:21:45 PM

Title: Is my a/c compressor any good?
Post by: amooset on January 26, 2006, 10:21:45 PM
I took it off the car because a/c wasn't working, probably electrical.  It never engaged.  I'd sell the compressor on ebay or elsewhere if I knew it was any good.  It doesn't leak, the system was pressurized when I removed it.  Is there any quick way to test to see if it will engage?
Title: Is my a/c compressor any good?
Post by: amooset on January 27, 2006, 08:23:02 PM
No ideas?
Title: Is my a/c compressor any good?
Post by: JeremyB on January 27, 2006, 08:26:09 PM
Apply 12V to the clutch coil. If it engages, you know the clutch works. That still doesn't guarantee that the compressor itself is any good.
Title: Is my a/c compressor any good?
Post by: bondocougar on January 27, 2006, 09:05:50 PM
I remember getting the following link from an old post by JeremyB, probably off the old board.  You can check the basics:

http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=12050 (http://"http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=12050")

It still isn't a fool proof test, but its better than nothing.
Title: Is my a/c compressor any good?
Post by: amooset on January 27, 2006, 10:09:24 PM
I'm pretty sure the compressor itself works, it builds up a decent amount of pressure when I spin it by hand and plug up one end of the hose.  Now I know how to test the clutch, thanks!
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