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1997 Lincoln Town Car Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch.
Mileage: 285,000 miles.

Asked on July 19, 2012

Air conditioner won't engage

1997 lincoln town car air conditing works when you first start the engin. After it dis engages it will not engage again..
Avatar Asked by bob1140

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Replied on July 19, 2012

More than likely the A/C pressure is low. Have you ever had the system serviced or flushed and filled?

Ill bet the system has leaked out the refrigerant or a portion of it and the a pressure switch wont reengage the clutch on the compressor as a fail safe device.

Tiny Answered by ALLPRO (expert)
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Replied on July 19, 2012

low state of charge will do that and a week ac clutch coil will to . when the clutch kicks out try taping the front of it lightly with a small hammer or a pry bar to see if it kicks back on . if yes the clutch is week.

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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