2002 Saturn L200 compressor will not engagae

2002 SATURN L200
64,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUBBY01
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the compressor will not engage the ac is turned
May 21, 2010 at 6:27 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

First thing to do is check the refrigerant level as if it is to low they low pressure safety switch will shut down the system.

mark (mhpautos)
May 21, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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CHUBBY01
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i had refrigerant put in, initially, there was not any power to the compressor, after adding refrig. there was power, the head turns freely, with a little resistance, but does not engage
May 21, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is the compressor clutch locking in when powered up?

mark (mhpautos)
May 21, 2010 at 7:06 AM