A/C compressor willnot engage. 1.8 eng. Does this mean I need to recharge?

Tiny
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  • 1995 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
The a/cc ompressor will not engage. All fuses appear to be ok.I did try turning the center hub by hand and it is very tight and hard to turn. Should I first try to recharge?Thanks bruce
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 5:41 AM

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Tiny
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You will have to get the system pressures tested first, if low get a leak check done.
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 6:46 AM
Tiny
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Thanks mh but what about the center of this compressor. Is it normal for that to be tight and hard to turn by hand. The a/c compressor center hub on my monte carlo turns easily. Thanks bt
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 3:31 PM
Tiny
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Mhpautos, Oh I also meant to ask what are the correct pressure readings for this system?Temp outside is 82deg. Thanks bt
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 3:42 PM
Tiny
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The system is holding pressure however the guage reads 120#. And compressor will not kick in. How do I check the compressor relay switch?
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011 AT 4:15 AM

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