A/C clutch not kicking in

200,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES R SMITH JR.
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My van has Freon but the compressor clutch is not kicking in. any ideas?
May 13, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Do you have gauges to give me the high and low side readings?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Have you checked all the fuses?

the compressor is controlled by the TIPM or the fuse block based on information from the pressure sensor. Check the fuse listed in the diagram for power on both sides.

Roy
May 13, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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