The compressor can fail in a number of ways in an AC system, sometimes an AC system stops working for reasons besides the compressor. The above breakdown is provided by Sanden who is a major manufacturer of AC compressors. They are the OEM supplier for many automotive companies and have been in business for many years. The chart provided is a great little short cut for determining the issue that is facing a failing AC system.

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