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wapitislayer · Jun 17, 2009, 03:37 PM

Today when I started my 95 toyota avalon I heard a sound like a belt squeel but just for a second. I then noticed the a/c light was blinking and no cold air was coming out. I tried turning it on and off and turning the blower speeds up and down. The blower then quit working and I found out it had blown the fuse. I replaced the fuse and tried the ac again to see if the clutch was engaging but it just blew the blower fuse again. There was residue where you could tell the belt had stuck. I don't know why the blower fuse is blowing. I would just think the a/c clutch would disengage if there was a problem with the system. Does this sound like the clutch or the compressor or both? Thanks for any help!

kitch428 · Jun 17, 2009, 05:38 PM

The AC clutch coil has melted and caused short. This could get pricey. Search the internet for "Denso" reman'd compressors. They come complete and save a bundle over oem parts.

Edit: Here you go, did some leg work for you. Click below.

http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-01374.asp

TxGreaseMonkey · Jun 17, 2009, 06:13 PM

kitch428 nailed it--definitely clutch failure. If that's the original compressor/clutch assembly, you have gotten your money's worth. I'd install a new compressor/clutch, receiver, and TXV. Replace all old 0-rings and coat with refrigerant oil. Recover, repair, evacuate, check for leaks, and recharge.

I installed a new compressor/clutch assembly ($200) and accumulator & hose ($92) in my 2000 Taurus several months ago (103,000 miles). After talking to several friends, with years of experience in automotive air conditioning, I added 6 oz. of BG Universal Frigi-Quiet Refrigerant Oil ($28) to the suction port of the compressor. It comes with a very useful dye. I opted not to use the standard PAG oil, since I'm into lubricants. I'm extremely pleased with the result, especially since the temperature has been consistently hitting 100 degrees F in Texas already this year.

Here's a write-up of that experience, that you may enjoy reading:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1722090

wapitislayer · Jun 17, 2009, 07:05 PM

Thanks Kitch just so I know for sure, do I have to replace the compressor as well as the clutch?

TxGreaseMonkey · Jun 17, 2009, 07:16 PM

It's not essential, but often the most practical thing to do. It boils down to time and labor to just replace the clutch. Depending on the vehicle, access is so limited that the compressor/clutch may need to be removed to replace the clutch. At this point, you need to access what's the cheapest thing to do, from a long-term point of view. Again, you are lucky if a compressor/clutch lasts 100,000 miles or 10 years. My A/C worked great but I heard a clutch bearing noise that indicated a problem was developing. The decision I had to make was the same as your's: Do I replace the clutch or do I do what was best in the long-run? The labor involved was about the same for both. Your decision will hinge on how easy it is to just remove the clutch.