AC Clutch/Compressor/Condesor???

**CWW17** · 08-16-2007, 09:39 AM

I believe my AC Clutch is going out but I'm not sure. It makes a very loud ticking noise. The noise corresponds with the running engine, if I rev it the noise gets louder... If I turn off my AC the noise goes away. So I'm assuming my clutch is going. If I have a bad clutch will I also need to replace my compressor or condensor? The large thing located directly behind the AC clutch, Im not really sure which that is... Also is this going to be a snowball effect? Will I eventually be forced to replace the whole system? How difficult is it to replace these parts?

**Bigsword4** · 08-16-2007, 11:20 AM

I have the same thing happening to me right now. I found oil on the compressor too and every time I run the ac I find a puddle of oil where i parked. I think Im going to have the replace just about everything.

**CWW17** · 08-16-2007, 11:33 AM

im not finding any leaks on mine... just a horrible noise.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 08-16-2007, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by CWW17

I believe my AC Clutch is going out but I'm not sure. It makes a very loud ticking noise. The noise corresponds with the running engine, if I rev it the noise gets louder... If I turn off my AC the noise goes away. So I'm assuming my clutch is going. If I have a bad clutch will I also need to replace my compressor or condensor? The large thing located directly behind the AC clutch, Im not really sure which that is... Also is this going to be a snowball effect? Will I eventually be forced to replace the whole system? How difficult is it to replace these parts?

The clutch is part of the compressor and engages when you turn on the a/c, so if the clutch is going the compressor is going.

Usually when you open up a system you want to replace the drier or accumulator (depending on the system) because they remove debris and mositure...a shop will recommend this anyway (more money for them

). You have a drier not a accumulator, so if you want to replace the drier then go ahead...I usually do. Might as well have them replace the orifice tube too..it's a cheap part.

Anyway, you want to check or have a mechanic check the high and low side before worrying about this.

**dotcom2000** · 08-17-2007, 06:24 PM

i just got back from the repair shop - a/c shaft snapped -$700.00 fix. new compressor and drier etc. not too bad i guess considering the dealer wants $600.00 just for the compressor.