A/C clutch not engaging - 2005 Honda Odyssey

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This is a 2005 Honda Odyssey with an A/C system problem. The A/C clutch does not engage, even though the system is full of refrigerant. In this video I will walk you through testing system pressures, and how to test the inputs and outputs of any A/C system.

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Topics discussed

symptoms

  • A/C clutch does not engage

test shown

  • how to use system rest pressure to determine state of charge
  • how to test the A/C relay
  • how to test for an A/C switch or sensor problem by looking at RPM
  • how to test the A/C compressor clutch relay for proper control
  • how to measure A/C clutch coil current flow
  • how to check the A/C clutch for proper power and ground

Tools used

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Playlist

- HVAC and Cooling systems troubleshooting

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