A/C turning off and on when stopped in traffic?

2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
55,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABEL-LIONEL LITLLE-K
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Hi,

My car's A/C will start well while turning on the car and driving but while stuck in traffic it will shut off and I will not hear the fan turning and will only blow air. While driving again it will kick back on.
What could be the cause?
Dec 26, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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MECHTRIX
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It could have a leak.
Dec 27, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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STRAILER
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Can I ask if the sound you heard was the relay? These cars do not have a compressor clutch, so they don't make noise when the compressor turns on and off, nevertheless I think MECHTRIX is correct. I would check the A/C charge, here is a video to help you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZrQCGwXfek

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Dec 29, 2024 at 12:16 PM