AC Compressor does not kick in for the first 5 min

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Hi,



I have a 2003 Grand Marquis with about KM 150,000. About 1 month ago when I start my car on the morning and switch on the AC I only get hot/normal air coming out instead of the cold air… This goes on for about 5 min until I hear the click of the compressor and then cold air start coming out normally. I assume that for the first 5 min power does not go to the compressor but not sure how I can check it? Do you have clue about this problem?



Thanks.

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Is your check engine light on? Some engine problems will cause the computer to disable A/C until they clear. Alternately, your AC clutch may be failing.

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Has the vehicle had any type of AC service in its entire life? system pressures with an eye towards low charge is in order. The AC system by design has a built in leak figure, it is not designed to never need recharge.

Pressure check with a good visual inspection (check out that clutch and electrical connector)is in order