So a month ago my A/C $h/t the bed and i've been spending the last few days gathering info and doing a light diagnosis...so far I've

1)attempted to jump the compressor clutch with pins 5 and 3 with no result (i assume the center part of the compressor is supposed to spin)

2) switched/checked all relevant fuses which seem ok

3) attempted to add r134a to the low pressure side however pressure is way high (over 200 as per the supplied pressure gauge) and wont leave the bottle

I'm currently trying to locate both condenser and drier to see if any debri can be removed. Does anyone know where these are? is there anyway to tell for sure that its my clutch/compressor or rule out anything less costly?

Many thank in advance

acura tsx 04

 

You don't want to open the system until you know the problem.

First question is why compressor is not coming on w/ 200 psi in system. Either 12V is not getting to the compressor, compressor clutch coil is open, or clutch gap is too large to enable clutch to engage.

Check for 12V at the ac compressor connector w/ AC commanded on. If you have 12V, coil or clutch gap.

If you don't have 12v, then AC relay is open, hi/lo pressure cut-off switch is open (fault), or AC thermostat is not closing.

Let forum know what you find, and should be able to help. My guess is clutch gap is problem.

good luck