1997 Buick Lesabre ac quits working

1997 BUICK LESABRE
139,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HUBBA_1
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I replaced the ac compressor on my 97 buick lesabre 3800 v6 with a used compressor. upon first uuse the ac worked fine. started car about 1 hour later and the compressor clutch would not engage. next day it worked fine again. about 2 houurs later it would not work again. next day woked fine again. this same pattern happpend 3 days in a row now. Is there air in the system or a vapor lock or what is the problem?
Aug 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Have to run a code check
suspect bad switch ,relay and or over or under charged system

Evacuate system and vacuum for at least 20 min
add oil and refrigerant as specified
Aug 8, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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