This is what the A/C compressor does as soon as the car is started. Within 5 minutes, the passenger cooling fan will also turn on for a second or two and then shut off. Problem with that is the engine temp was under 200 degrees.

http://vid3.photobucket.com/albums/y...pshydwfvsp.mp4

 

Here is a video of the gauges with the engine revved up slightly (washer in the TB). Notice the engine temp??

http://vid3.photobucket.com/albums/y...psmgjmntsf.mp4

Also notice how the cycling of the compressor causes the RPMs to dropped. Yes, I know this will happen since its creating a drag on the engine but my question is, should the compressor be cycling like that at that engine temp? A/C seems to blow cold air BUT it was 35 degrees out.

 

Second fan will operate with the AC on. As far as the cycling goes, it's low on freon. It should stay on longer than that during a normal "cycle." It's protected by a low pressure switch so it shuts down so you don't run the AC with low refrigerant.

 

Is the passenger side fan the "second" fan?

 

Yes, it would normally come on around 238-239* ish and when the air is on.

Disclaimer...........USUALLY ON A NORMAL, STOCK, UNMOLESTED, AND NORMAL OPERATING CAR.

That is when my car's 2 fan comes on.

 

I haven't studied this system in a long time and alot of cars ago, my 87 is AC delete and the fan control completely redesigned. So my memory on this particular system is questionable, short of reading the manual again.

But in general, the second fan is the high temp and the condenser fan so it runs above 230-240 degrees and whenever the compressor is on. As far as the compressor cycling, that can be low charge, or it can be caused by running the defrost when the engine and ambient air are cold. In AC speak, temperature equals pressure. Cold ambient temps cause the pressures to run low. The compressor, and condenser fan are controlled by the low pressure cycling switch which turns the compressor on at about 50psi and off at about 25 psi. On a cold morning, it doesn't take long for the compressor to pull the low side down to 25 psi.

Have the system pressures and temperatures checked when the weather gets warmer. You may need to have it recharged. If it is low, a leak test would be good. Make sure they add leak tracer dye to the oil.