2005 Toyota Matrix compressor strats and stop

2005 TOYOTA MATRIX
28,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EBOOKLUB
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buyng matrix 2005 A/C 1.8 litr

outside temperature +5C

when A/C is on comressor does not work all the
time , it start, works for 10-15 secinds ,stop for ~30 sec ,then start again

I tested side by side Matrix 2009 2.4 litres
when A/C is on compressor works all the time

Diller did not find any problem and claims
it is normal at cold weather
Mar 20, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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GRSMNKY
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as long as you feel cold air coming from the vents you got nothing to worry about. The compressor clutch might cycle on/off when it is low on refrigerant.
Apr 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM