Posts Tagged: AC compressor clutch

Car AC compressor clutch — How it works

How your car’s AC compressor clutch works and how it fails Your car’s air conditioning (AC) system relies on a clutch mechanism to engage and disengage the compressor from the engine. In contrast to a vehicle’s transmission clutch, which can transfer varying degrees of rotational force, the AC compressor clutch operates in a binary state – either fully engaged in spinning the compressor or fully disengaged. Some engines use a dedicated drive belt to drive the AC compressor, while others use a drive belt that drives multiple components. The AC … Read More