2003 Toyota Rav4 Repair Question
Topics covered: Clutch, Fuse, Compressor clutch.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.
Asked on April 4, 2011
'03 Toyota RAV4: A/C light on but compressor is not engaging
2003 RAV4 A/C light on but compressor is not engaging. What could be wrong?
When I press the A/C button, the light comes on steady. However, the compressor clutch does not engage, and obviously no cooling takes place.
I've checked the fuse in the fuse box under the hood, and no problem there. I'm not getting any trouble codes from the OBD II diagnostics.
Some of my research indicates a possible problem with the magnetic clutch relay, however I have not been able to find that relay's location in the car. It doesn't appear to be one of the ones in the fuse box under the hood.
Any help on the following would be appreciated...
1. Thoughts on why the compressor clutch isn't engaging?
2. Location of the magnetic clutch relay?
3. Any other troubleshooting or investigation tips?
Thanks.
When I press the A/C button, the light comes on steady. However, the compressor clutch does not engage, and obviously no cooling takes place.
I've checked the fuse in the fuse box under the hood, and no problem there. I'm not getting any trouble codes from the OBD II diagnostics.
Some of my research indicates a possible problem with the magnetic clutch relay, however I have not been able to find that relay's location in the car. It doesn't appear to be one of the ones in the fuse box under the hood.
Any help on the following would be appreciated...
1. Thoughts on why the compressor clutch isn't engaging?
2. Location of the magnetic clutch relay?
3. Any other troubleshooting or investigation tips?
Thanks.
Asked by redwoodravAnswer
Replied on July 3, 2011
First, make sure there is power to the cultch when you turn it on. If there is, check to make sure the system is properly charged. If it is too low on freon, the clutch will not engage. If there is power to the clutch, the freon is fully charged, then the electro magnetic clutch could be bad. It is on the front of the compressor.
