A/C magnetic clutch Kicks in but then right back off

Tiny
JKK212
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  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
When I start my car the magnetic clutch kicks in but then right back off. I recharged my system same thing is happening. Could it be in the ignition. There is a recall but I put my VIN number in and the repair they said my car needed, in my opinion would not cause this.
Thursday, June 15th, 2017 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
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They are supposed to kick on and off. It may have too full or not enough charge in system is normal cause if low it is leaking and should be leak checked.
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 7:01 AM
Tiny
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THE R-134 LEVEL IS FINE HAD IT CHECKED. NO LEAKS IN SYSTEM.
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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Then you have an electrical problem like a relay or fuse but it must be scanned for codes by a mechanic. It may be a body control problem or a serial data problem which a mechanic with a scanner has to scan for. Auto parts scanners will not pick these problems up
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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THANKS FIGURED IT WAS ELECTRICAL. I HAVE A SCANNER AND YOUR RIGHT IT DIDNT SHOW ANY CODES
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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Auto parts or any of the cheap scanners only pick up eng/trans codes nothing else.
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 11:52 AM

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