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Barbara Keeley Posted on Apr 30, 2016
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Put on a new a/c compressor the clutch will not engage

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There are two switches that work the clutch
they are the high pressure switch which activates if there is excessive gas in the system causing excessive pressure, blockage in the system and high temp at the condenser from the fan not working
then there is the low pressure switch which activates when there is insufficient gas in the system from leaks
these switches control a relay which is connected to the ac clutch
If you did the ac replacement yourself
take it to an accredited ac specialist shop and have the gas pressures checked as that will point to where the problem is most likely to be

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