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A/C Clutch Cycle Rate Per Minute

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NOTE: When ambient temperature is above 80°F (26°C), A/C clutch may not a cycle.

To determine A/C clutch cycle rate per minute, record ambient temperature. Record A/C clutch cycles occurring per minute. System performance is acceptable when recorded number falls between upper and lower limits shown. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Clutch Cycle Rate Per Minute
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