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Old 06-26-2012, 09:24 AM   #2
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Re: New Compressor Clutch Slips

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Originally Posted by stanwood View Post
I replaced my A/C compressor because is was leaking around the pulley seal. When I replaced the A/C compressor, I also replaced the in-line filter, and accumulator.

The issue is that after the A/C runs for say 10 minutes or so the compressor clutch slips momentarily then spins fine for a few. Seems to get worse the longer the compressor is running.

The low-side pressure is around 30-40 psi. and mostly steady until the clutch slips then it starts heading up to around 50 psi or so.

Any thoughts are appreciated.
What is the high side pressure?

If it goes over 350 it could cause cutch to slip or belt to slip.
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