1997 Acura Integra A/C compressor

Tiny
ZPOTTER
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  • 1997 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,765 MILES
Yesterday I was going down the road and all of a suddent smoke started commin out for the a/c compressor it smelt like rubber and now is making a pinging sound and it looks like my clutch is not engaging also it has not be pushing any cold air out when I turn it on I was wondering if there is any was to tell if it is th clucth or the whole unit thanks I hope you can help me
Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 10:03 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi zpotter,

To test if the compressor is seized, turn the outer pulley central part. It should turn with a minimal resistance.

To test if the compressor clutch is working, apply battery voltage to the clutch wire and you should hear a click.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 2:31 PM

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