Originally Posted by waldig
Throw a gauge on the suction side of the compressor to see if the compressor is pumping or not. They ususally fail with noise, so Iam gonna guess that the charge is lost. Gauges are not costly. Woody.
Thanks, bud. But it's under warranty and I'm not learning a new trade at my age!
But since you mention it when the clutch engages there is NO noticeable change in RPM or load. None. It's like the shaft is sheared off inside the compressor.
Go figure!