A/C clutch not engaging (2000 Subaru Legacy)

Asked by GuruTV9K3 Jun 21, 2018 at 01:04 AM about the 2000 Subaru Legacy GT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So far I've ruled out the relay, fuse, and too big air gap.  (I actually removed
both shims and tightened down until the clutch spun regardless of whether
the A/C switch was on or not -- it made a squeaking noise so I turned it off
after a few seconds and reinstalled the shims.)  Checked the pressure at low
pressure port and added refrigerant.  As it came to 'normal pressure' I  
heard the engine 'rev up' as if the A/C was coming on, but the clutch plate
stayed still.  At this point, the engine reacts when the A/C switch is turned
on, but the clutch doesn't engage and the air stays hot.  What next?  Thank
you!!

2 Answers

Thanks -- not sure I know what you mean by a switch. sounds like the next level of electric repair beyond just replacing relays and fuses....off to YouTube and Google!

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