AC York Compressor Clutch Acting Up!!!

[Huw Powell]

On 3/18/2012 11:40 AM, L DC wrote:
> Hi Huw!!
> Thank you for your reply.
> "Under what conditions (besides "cold enough") does the system turn off
> the compressor on your car? "
> Basically when driving the car and/or left idling.

I guess I wasn't clear... I meant under what conditions is it *supposed* 
to turn itself off (like high engine temps?).

> If I keep the engine revved to about 1500 RPMs, the AC clutch remains
> engaged and vents blow cold air; I let the revs go to idle and in a few
> minutes (3-5 tops) the clutch dis-engages and never engages on its own
> unless I tap it a few times. From the get-go, I have to tap in the AC
> clutch in order for it to engage.

Since you also have odd belt behaviour, I'd look at that "junction" - 
belt type and quality, bearing condition, pulley condition, etc.

Is it a new "European" style V-belt?

Have you tried simply tightening it a bit to see what happens?

> Do you happen to know whatthat canister-like cylinder on the suction
> hose is for?

No... is it in the Bentley or EPC (at VagCat)?  All I ever do with AC 
parts, it seems, is remove them to get them out of my way.