1998 Dodge Neon A/C not working

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
The compressor will not engage when A/C is selected. A/C clutch relay seems to operate fine. Does that mean either the clutch or compressor are bad? How do I troubleshoot?
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 10:22 AM

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Tiny
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Start by checking system pressure 1st
check for codes 2nd
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 10:20 PM
Tiny
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I checked the pressure, and it was nil on the low side. Added some oil and freon, and now the clutch cycles on and off in a few second intervals. Is the most likely cause the Pressure switch? I am getting a gauge set today to check both high and low.
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
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Most likely system low and need more 134A
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 7:57 PM

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