A/C Clutch Cycle Rate Per Minute
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.