a/c compressor willnot engage. 1.8 eng...does this mean i need to recharge???

1995 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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B A THOMAS
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The a/cc ompressor will not engage. all fuses appear to be ok.i did try turning the center hub by hand and it is very tight and hard to turn..Should I first try to recharge??thanks bruce
Aug 27, 2011 at 5:41 AM
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You will have to get the system pressures tested first, if low get a leak check done.
Aug 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM
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B A THOMAS
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thanks mh but what about the center of this compressor ...is it normal for that to be tight and hard to turn by hand..the a/c compressor center hub on my monte carlo turns easily..thanks bt
Aug 27, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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mhpautos,,,,,Oh I also meant to ask what are the correct pressure readings for this system????temp outside is 82deg. thanks bt
Aug 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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The system is holding pressure however the guage reads 120#....and compressor will not kick in...how do i check the compressor relay switch????
Sep 1, 2011 at 4:15 AM