A/C compresores y Embragues para Saturn L200

Saturn L200 AC Compressor and Clutch

One of the most important parts for comfortably driving any motor vehicle is the air conditioning, which provides an invaluable alternative to rolling down the window during hot summer weather. In the thick of summer heat, it is essential that your compressor clutch is functioning along with the pulley, band, bearing, evaporation coil, and refrigerant charge. Fortunately, if your air conditioner assembly is malfunctioning, there is no need to lose your cool, as all of the parts you need to replace the parts in your Saturn L200 are available.

The air conditioner compressor clutch is an essential component of your Saturns air conditioning, as it toggles the compressor on and off. The compressor is the primary motivator for your air conditioner, and without it, the assembly would be unable to pressurize the refrigerant to create cool air to blow into the vehicle cabin. You can hear the compressor clutch kick into place whenever you turn the air conditioner on, and a gentle click can be heard from behind the dashboard.

Air conditioner compressor clutches inevitably fail at some point down the line. The most common problem is when a clutch seizes up, which causes it to stop switching the compressor between the on and off states. This seizing up can create additional drag on the flywheel, adversely impacting gas mileage and increasing pressure on other parts of the air conditioner assembly. Look out for the following symptoms of your clutch faltering when you engage the air conditioning in your Saturn:

• Rattling sensation coming from the engine.
• Squealing, screeching, or grinding sounds.
• Disturbingly loud clanking sounds whenever the clutch toggles.
• Compressor never seems to turn on or off.

If the clutch begins to show signs of faltering and you continue to use your cars air conditioner without performing repairs, the following can happen:

• The vacuum seals that contain the refrigerant can weaken, leading to gas leaks that will adversely affect the coldness of the air.
• The compressor can overwork itself and burn out.
• The compressor overworking itself can draw more gas from the engine by placing more pressure on the flywheel than necessary.
• It can cause additional wear and tear on the pulley, bearing, belt, and other parts in the assembly.