AC Compressor Working????

drjimbo · #1 05-02-2005, 01:40 PM

I just bought a used AC compressor for my 1996 2.2L Cavalier because mine was shorted out and kept blowing fuses. Will I be able to plug the compressor in and see if it works/does not blow fuses before I do all he coolant connections or install it? In other words...can I just plug the plug into the compressor, turn the AC on, and see if the compressor works. Thanks for helping a novice.

Austin8214 · #2 05-02-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drjimbo

In other words...can I just plug the plug into the compressor, turn the AC on, and see if the compressor works. Thanks for helping a novice.

No you can not. You will at least have to install it on the car. But you do not have to fill the system up.

drjimbo · #3 05-02-2005, 10:08 PM

I was also told I would not need to install it if I just wanted to see if it would blow the fuse or not. Why would I need to install it on the car? Thanks

Austin8214 · #4 05-03-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by drjimbo

I was also told I would not need to install it if I just wanted to see if it would blow the fuse or not. Why would I need to install it on the car? Thanks

Well maybe not then but i do know this. A/C compressors have a eletrical clutch in them so i would think you would a least want to see if it worked. And it needs to be spinning to make sure it works right.

smokey041369 · #5 05-04-2005, 09:59 AM

Austin is correct the a/c clutch WILL NOT FUCTION without the rpm's of the engine turn the a/c compresser pully

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