This is probably a dumb question, but bear with me please because I'm dying in the heat and I'm hoping the bread clip fix will solve my problem.
Where is A/C Compressor Clutch in my car? Do I need to get under the car to do this, and which side is it on? I've seen the pictures of how to do it, but they don't actually show where it is in the car. I already put in freon, and the blower motor was replaced, I think because whoever did it had no clue what actually needed to be done, and ripped my dad off. It sometimes feels sorta cold, but in 80+ degree heat the past two days, I've been drenched in sweat. Add to it that one back window that doesn't go down, and it's getting brutal in there.

 

On the compressor...

Bottom of the accessories driven by the belt.

 

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/for...31130&start=28

I don't know if the 2000s had the triangular one or not but it shouldn't make much of a difference.

 

I see what I'm going for now... if I could only get the gravel guard off, I could get to the damn thing and try it. It cycles on and off every few seconds. Is it worth a try then?

 

If it's cycling it may still be low on freon. The bad AC clutch situation usually causes the compressor to kick off and not come back on again. Try to service it yourself and see how long it works properly. If the pressure is good when you connect the gauge while it's running, you may have a clutch problem. You can read the 850 AC threads to help you.

 

According to my gauge, it is charged enough, but it's possible it really isn't. I used an old 18oz. can that I had already used part of on another car, and it didn't even take the entire can. Maybe I was reading it at the wrong point though. I don't recall it being cold immediately after charging it though. I'm pretty certain my can doesn't have leak sealer, so maybe I'll grab another can that does tomorrow.

 

Gravel guard is only held on by 2 10mm bolts on either side.

 

If the pressure is good with it running full blast, I wouldn't add any more. Also, if it's full you don't need leak sealer. If it's not cold you may have a bad dryer or compressor. It should be on more than off.

 

I wouldn't go by the can. There is a reason shops use specialized machines to properly service the AC system.

 

With the outdoor temp this morning at about 67, it did not rapid cycle.
I know the gravel guard is only held on by two bolts, someone tightened the hell out of stuff on this car. I think it didn't help laying under the car in 90 degree heat, dripping sweat and glasses sliding off. Sunday is supposed to be not too hot and not pouring rain, so if I have to get under it again, I may try then.

 

My gravel guard ended up falling off on its own on Sunday. Do I need a new one? Charging it didn't fix it, and that was a very sweaty drive back from Williamsburg today.

 

How did it fall off?

Can you take a video of the compressor from underneath with the car and AC on?

Mine ended up dying and the belt ran over it. Eventually it kept the car from starting so the whole thing needed to be replaced.

 

Note that the pressure gauge that comes on the cans are meant to be read when the compressor is actually running. When the compressor is off, the pressure should me a LOT higher than normal. But honestly, you shouldn't rely on pressure gauges if you don't have the specs with you. It varies from car to car, and depending on outside temperature.

 

I can get a video once my idiot self buys a new jack. I didn't put it back in under the cover with the spare tire last time I put it up and tried to do it, and the stupid little thing where it hooks on is now bent down, rendering the jack unusable. Oh well, I suppose if I get the jack with jack stands, I can get real fancy.

 

Not a good video, and I didn't really go long enough on it, but I had to put the car back down and go somewhere. It also wasn't really hot out today.