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A/C clutch?

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03-02-2013, 05:44 PM

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A/C clutch?

Is it normal that the a/c compressor goes off and on while the heater is going?
It's engages for about 1 minute then goes off for about 1 minute.

Does this happen on anyone else's?

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Yes this is normal when you have defrost or combo floor/defrost selected. not running your a/c compressor for 7 months of the year isn't good for seals etc...it also helps take moisture out which fogs up on interior of windshield. Designed to work that way.

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Yes this is normal when you have defrost or combo floor/defrost selected. not running your a/c compressor for 7 months of the year isn't good for seals etc...it also helps take moisture out which fogs up on interior of windshield. Designed to work that way.

Agreed.

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I use the A/C year round, just adjust the temp control unless it's real cold.

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