A/C Compressor Thermal Switch
The A/C compressor clutch contains an internal thermal switch The switch opens when compressor temperatures reach
155°C (
311°F). When the switch opens, supply voltage is removed from the A/C compressor clutch and the clutch will disengage. The switch will close once temperatures drop down to
125°C (
257°F). The thermal switch is serviced by replacement of the
A/C compressor only.