Is my a/c compressor any good?

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Is my a/c compressor any good?

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?

Is my a/c compressor any good?

Reply #1 – January 27, 2006, 08:23:02 PM

No ideas?

Is my a/c compressor any good?

Reply #2 – 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.

Is my a/c compressor any good?

Reply #3 – 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

It still isn't a fool proof test, but its better than nothing.

Is my a/c compressor any good?

Reply #4 – 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!