Thread: Should the AC compressor be engaged all the time in MAX?
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:09 AM
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Sure. The only time the compressor should de-clutch is when the evaporator is too cold, or if the system pressures get too high.

Running the AC on MAX does put maximum load on the compressor. If the condenser / fans are not great that could make pressures get really high, which is hard on the compressor.

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