air conditioner won't engage

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BOB1140
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1997 lincoln town car air conditing works when you first start the engin. After it dis engages it will not engage again..
Jul 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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ALLPRO
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More than likely the A/C pressure is low. Have you ever had the system serviced or flushed and filled?

Ill bet the system has leaked out the refrigerant or a portion of it and the a pressure switch wont reengage the clutch on the compressor as a fail safe device.
Jul 19, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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DJCL
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low state of charge will do that and a week ac clutch coil will to . when the clutch kicks out try taping the front of it lightly with a small hammer or a pry bar to see if it kicks back on . if yes the clutch is week.
Jul 19, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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