2006 Hyundai Sonata Field Coil has burned out twice

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
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JAAKBLAAK
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2006 Hyundai Sonata

The field coil on the AC Compressor has now burned out twice and the second time it was only about an hour or two (15-20 miles) after it was replaced. What could cause the Field Coil to continually burn out like this?
Aug 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jaakblaak,

Thank you for the donation.

For the coil to fail the first time, it could be the age and usage.

For it to fail after a short while, possible causes are :

1. Improper installation.
2. Quality. It it an OEM coil?
3. Shorting. Check if the clutch housing is brushing against the coil due to a misaligned pulley and/or bearings.
4. Specifications. Was the parts replaced correct and of the recommended specifications? If the specification is lower than required, the coil would overheat and burn off quickly.
Aug 19, 2010 at 2:09 PM