Q: AC compressor clutch disengages after a half hour, then won't come on again until the next day.

asked by on August 19, 2016

Where are the 2 Cutoff switches located?

My car has 250000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Cannot find the air leak in my tire.
I find that many people assume that when their car tire is low, they will find an obvious puncture mark. However that is not always true. All tires lose air for various reasons and if you are not able to...
Suspension problem
Using descriptive words to give us an idea of what kind of problem your experiencing is very important in a situation like this. Descriptive words like moaning, squeaking, popping, clunking, etc., can really help give us an idea of where...
Turn signals stopped working
Hi, the turn signal fuse is number 10 if you would like to take a look, however, this also controls a few other lamps. So if they are working we can rule out the fuse. Other DeVille owners have reported...
When doing a radiator flush - do you need to replace the thermostat or any other components of the cooling system
Doing a radiator flush does not require any other component to be replaced. However, if the system has a lot of debris and scale in it, the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) may need to be replaced if it gets clogged or corroded....
Rocker arm would i know about it or car be normall
A broken rocker arm would definitely make a lot of noise and cause a constant misfire in the cylinder it is related to. My best advice would be to hire an experienced technician to look over the work to see...
there is a bad canistor close valve. is that needed, does it have to be fixed to be a safe car
Hello. It may be that the technician possibly was referring to a canister purge valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/canister-purge-solenoid-replacement) or solenoid. If this was the case, then yes, it's important to fix this for multiple reasons. First, the canister purge valve is responsible...
Battery shot?
I would not recommend using jumper cables as a means to connect your battery for a couple of reasons. First of all, it can be dangerous as it can create additional risk of sparks that would not otherwise happen when...
The fuel consumption of my car is too much. What should I do pls?
Hi there: In order to help you locate and gain access to the sensors that might be faulty, we'll need to know the make, model, year of your vehicle. However, there are many factors that impact fuel economy, from damaged...
My engine is about to kill itself.
If the vehicle transmission has entered limp mode and the engine is really misfiring, these faults have to be diagnosed separately. The engine misfiring should be dealt with first. Typically, the engine is scoped to look at secondary firing patterns...

Related articles

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 GMC Acadia
When When it comes to finding the right SUV for your family, it seems like there are always a lot of compromises to be made. One vehicle is so performance and off-road oriented that you can’t imagine taking your kids...
How to Buy a Good Quality A/C Compressor
The A/C compressor helps regulate the flow of refrigerant throughout the A/C system. High quality A/C compressors are new and easy to install.
How to Replace a Car Air Conditioning (AC) Compressor
If the AC compressor fails, it can cause the air conditioning system not to work. This article covers how to locate, remove, and install a compressor.