Laura Thomas
September, 2018
Tip Of The Month
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE
Most clutches fail due to low voltage. Inadequate voltage
will result in overheating , causing the clutch hub to slip against the pulley
face. A minimum of 11.5 volts is necessary to engage the clutch for proper
refrigerant flow.
An improper air gap can cause a clutch to engage or
disengage improperly. Always check the hub/armature to rotor/ pulley Air Gap.
OTHER CLUTCH
RELATED FAILURES
Misaligned Belt
Wrong Clutch
Failed Field Coil
Defective Lead Wire
