The a/c compressor won't cycle

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
204,000 MILES
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ATOMICDR
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There's freon in the system. There's juice to the compressor. The clutch spins freely. The switch on the dash functions... what gives???
Mar 12, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be still low on freon-have the low and high pressures checked-when you turn the AC On -do you hear the clutch engage the compressor?
Mar 12, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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