A/C Compressor - Honda Prelude Forum

SlowSi · 07-31-2003, 04:41 PM

Ok, the clutch on my compressor does not engage when I turn on my A/C. Does this mean it's bad or I need refrigerant? I don't think there's any refrigerant in there.

Thanks

G_Loc · 07-31-2003, 04:43 PM

if there's no refrigerant, it won't engage to protect the compressor.

red92s · 07-31-2003, 04:59 PM

Whilst the above might be true, I wouldnt don't think you can discount a faulty clutch.

j_t_heilbrun · 07-31-2003, 08:59 PM

it could be many things, like the clutch cycling switch, pressure switch, loose wire, etc. best thing to do is have it checked if your going to use it.

SlowSi · 07-31-2003, 09:06 PM

Is there something it plugs into? I have a few plugs just hanging around with nothing plugged into them. I can't find where they go.

Qveon · 08-01-2003, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by G_Loc
if there's no refrigerant, it won't engage to protect the compressor.

False...if you vaculate your system your A/C clutch will still engage. Mine does not engage either and i am going to find out whats with it one of these days. I'll let you know what i found out.

G_Loc · 08-01-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Qveon

False...if you vaculate your system your A/C clutch will still engage. Mine does not engage either and i am going to find out whats with it one of these days. I'll let you know what i found out.

the helm's says to first check the a/c system pressure before anything else