1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: a/c problem

  1. k-huevo

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    #2 k-huevo, Sep 12, 2009
    Engage the P-brake, start the car, pop the hood, stand near the compressor side, have an assistant turn the AC on, if you can hear the compressor working and can see extra vibrations of the motor, the compressor is good, so have the refrigerant checked. If you’re very observant you can see the clutch kick in. If when the AC is turned on/off you don’t see or hear an operational difference, the compressor clutch has failed. The fact the loss of cooling capability was abrupt, sounds like the compressor clutch.
     
  2. MCS02

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    #3 MCS02, Sep 13, 2009
    Thanks for the help. It looks like the clutch is not working. Do you know if I can replace just the a/c clutch or do I have to get the hole compressor. From what I can see it is going to be a pain to get to.
    Thanks again for the help
    Lee
     
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    #4 K5Cruiser, Sep 13, 2009
    Do you have the automatic climate control? Are you sure the A/C is actually on?
     
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    #5 MCS02, Sep 13, 2009
    No I do not have the automatic climate control. I get the green light in the a/c button and the blower fan comes on. The radiator fan does not turn on and the clutch does not engage. I plan on checking to see if its getting power to the clutch.