Why do replaced AC clutches fail again so quickly?
Premature failure usually stems from installation errors that leave abnormal wear patterns on the pressure plate, friction disc, and flywheel. This unexpected breakdown leaves you with a failing air conditioning system shortly after paying for a replacement.
What people tried
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Why do replaced AC clutches fail again so quickly?
- 1Checking for low refrigerant levelsDid this help you?
- 2Inspecting whether the system was properly flushed and seals replacedDid this help you?
- 3Evaluating if the underlying compressor is the root causeDid this help you?
- 4replacing the clutchDid this help you?
In their words
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“Anyway, I had it replaced, and the wear patterns on the pressure plate, friction disc and flywheel show perhaps some kind of installation error?”source ↗
“Just replaced the AC clutch a month ago. Worried it's going out again.”source ↗
Where this came up
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