Fix It Finder

Fast and simple DIY method to diagnose a bad A/C clutch. @youtubecreators #youtubehighfive #hvac

TS Mobile Mechanic · 803K views · 0:16

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

< 1 hr

Equipment

Toyota RAV4

Permit Required

No
Here’s a quick and easy way to see if you have a bad AC compressor clutch. Simply turn the unit on if the clutch has engaged and spinning that means the compressor and clutch are working however, sometimes if you shut them off, they hung. The clutch should spin independently from the pulley. If you give it a little whack here like I do. After shutting off the climate control unit and turning it back on. You can notice the clutch was not engaging and only engaged when I tapped on it. So the problem is the A/C compressor clutch. And 90% of all situations is easier just replacing entire unit. Simple fast and accurate diagnostics!