Hello,
Before I replace the entire compressor, I want to see if I can get any extra insight on this problem. I have a stock '97 Civic DX. AC works well until temperatures get past 85ish degrees.
When I watch the AC compressor cycle on and off, the spinning part (clutch?) will move towards the compressor until it engages and spins with it. However, I notice that when it's hot outside, the spinning part will move closer as if it's trying to engage, and gets stuck. Then if I push it with a screw driver, it will engage, and the AC will work well until it cycles, and it gets stuck again when it tries to re-engage.
I would assume the Is a bad compressor clutch? it possible to replace the AC compressor clutch without discharging the system? Or could it possibly be something else? Thanks guys.
Before I replace the entire compressor, I want to see if I can get any extra insight on this problem. I have a stock '97 Civic DX. AC works well until temperatures get past 85ish degrees.
When I watch the AC compressor cycle on and off, the spinning part (clutch?) will move towards the compressor until it engages and spins with it. However, I notice that when it's hot outside, the spinning part will move closer as if it's trying to engage, and gets stuck. Then if I push it with a screw driver, it will engage, and the AC will work well until it cycles, and it gets stuck again when it tries to re-engage.
I would assume the Is a bad compressor clutch? it possible to replace the AC compressor clutch without discharging the system? Or could it possibly be something else? Thanks guys.