A/C, as in air conditioning...not too off topic when the outside temp is 107 degrees. My g/f has an '03 Jeep Liberty (that's the O/T part) with a little A/C trouble. The A/C still works and blows cold for the most part, but the compressor clutch is going out (burning up). My question is: Is it possible to replace just the compressor clutch to avoid opening the system and having to replace the dryer and recharge? Or do I have to replace the entire compressor/clutch/pulley ***embly...along with replacing the dryer and recharging? Sorry for the off topic post, but I'm not too knowledgable about this A/C stuff, and a compressor ***embly for this thing is on the plus side of $500. Thanks for any help!
Hi I worked from 1982 till '91 repairing and installing A/C and the only time we had a clutch burn up was due to a fault in the compressor! that is, it was partly seized and the clutch was struggling to operate. So my feeling is that you will have to replace the entire unit.
Every unit I've seen with a clutch problem, the compressor had to be replaced as well from there being an issue within the compressor itself. So I'd ask myself, has the unit been serviced recently? Too much oil or not enough can cause a clutch to catch like that.........which would then be the service shops bill. If not, is it still under warranty? She didn't cause the damage!
I know on your truck you can get just the clutch. Call me I know a place that may can hook you up cheaper if you have to get a compressor.
Why do you say that the clutch is going bad? I just ask because most new cars have dual zone climate control and there is a duct damper for the hot/cold deck which can stick/break allowing hot air to p*** and mix with the cold air giving the impression that there is something wrong with the refrigeration end of the system.
Because you can raise the hood and see and smell the clutch material coming from the compressor clutch. Thanks for the help everyone. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, but I guess now I know I need to get ready to change the whole compressor. ****s because it still cools fine most of the time.
If the AC clutch is getting oil or antifreeze on it from something else, that can make it slip/stick. I wouldn't automatically replace the whole thing or anything til you find out what the cause is. As hot as it is, maybe you should just screw the clutch together and run it all the time!
Brian, sometimes it's just as cheap to buy the whole compressor and you don't have to **** with trying to remove the old clutch.
what kind of a compressor is it? i had to replace the clutch on a sayden compressor once.it was a new unit with a defective clutch .it was not a big deal , came off with a simple puller , and didn't have to mess with any lines or 134
I believe it's a Sanden compressor also. Think it's worth trying to change the clutch then? I'm considering just buying a tested good, but used compressor and swapping the clutch out.
Yes, just change the coil field and cluch. Most Chrysler/Dodge compressors you can just change out the coil field and clutch, MAKE SURE that you keep the little washer that will fall out of the compressor shaft, if your not watching, it will fall, somewhere on the ground, under the car, and well then you know...... and make sure that it stays on, or you'll end up having the clutch locked on all the time. No need to open the system. If you need anymore specific info PM me Thurs during the day, I can get specs for you at work.
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