Our 2000 CRV has an AC compressor that cycles so rapidly that it accomplishes nothing. As soon as it clicks on, it clicks off. This happens when it’s hot outside and idling. Seems to go away once we get more airflow past the condenser. The condenser and radiator fans are running. I’ve cleaned t…

Well I fixed my own problem. I noticed the idle cuts down very low when this happens, looked into idle speeds and found my throttle was loose. I tightened up which made my idle within specs and the AC compressor can now kick on even idling (and stay on) without a problem.

AC Compressor cycles rapidly

Maintenance/Repairs

orangevega August 11, 2009, 1:55am 3

Thanks for letting us know what the solution was!

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AC Compressor cycles rapidly

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