A/C stops: compressor clutch does not turn
- Symptoms
- Fan blows but no cooling; burning smell and squeal when A/C is pressed
- Likely cause
- A seized A/C compressor.
- Fix
- Turn the A/C off and have the compressor checked. Owners replaced the compressor (new or used).
- Applies to
- All
- Confidence
- low
Sources
Related problems on this car
- Reverse gear hard to engage on the first try
- Vibration at idle or with the A/C on
- Tapping noise on a cold start
- Front wheel bearings wearing out again and again
Similar problems on other cars
- A/C stops cooling: variable compressor failure · Toyota Corolla (11th gen, E170)
- A/C load: idle vibration & poor pick-up with A/C on · Toyota Passo (1st gen)
- A/C compressor seizure / noise · Toyota Passo (1st gen)
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