Please someone tell me that my A/C clutch is not supposed to be constantly turning on and off! I'm almost certain that they turn on once and turn off whenever you shut the a/c off or the car off.

I've noticed this recently and it probably explains why the semi-constant adding of freon.

 

it will go on and off if you are using the a/c. but with the a/c off it should not be going on and off. if the a/c pump is bad i have one that i will sell you. just let me know

 

The compressor will cycle when necessary while either the A/C or defroster are on. Regardless, if you're losing freon it's because you have a leak.

 

It kicks on every few seconds or so with the a/c on. I was certain that it only kicked on one time and that's it but I guess I could be wrong.

It definitly has a leak somewhere but I can't find it. It sounds like the leak is coming from the compressor itself since I find what appears to be residue around the clutch and houses in front that smells like, well, freon. I don't see anything wrong with the hoses so can compressors actually leak through the clutch area?

 

not sure if they can leak, but like i said i have one i can sell you, work great when i took it off.

 

The clutch or the whole compressor?

 

the whole compressor

if your intesetd let me know. i could get a pic of it for you if you want me to

 

Before you change the compressor try this. If you can get ahold of a refrigerant recovery machine recover and evacuate the system and inject dye into the system. You can get the dye at any auto parts store. Recharge the system with the dye in it and just run the vehicle for about 3 or 4 days. After that check your fittings, connections, and lines to see if any came out. The flourescent dyes will require a black light to see it. Thats about the easiest way other than spraying the system with a soapy solution and looking for bubbles with the system running. And as far as the clutch turning on and off it is supposed to do that about 2-4 times per minute. If it exceeds this, the system probably needs to be recharged.

 

Did it come from a V8 and do you have the hoses that attach from the compressor to the bottle?

 

yes it cam from the 305 5L v8. sorry i don't have the hoses, those are long gone

 

Let me see what I can find at the salvage yard this weekend and I'll let you know.