A/C compressor 1993 960 wagon...PLEASE HELP!!

[msamyrox]

I may sound silly...so please forgive me in advance!
I noticed that on my 1993 960 wagon, the A/C compressor pulley (wheel where the belt is) is spinning on the outside, but the inner wheel is sticking and not always spinning. Is it absolutely necessary to replace the compressor when this happens, or will a new serpentine belt help, or is there ANYTHING else I could do?

Thanks for your help!!! Amy

I was thinkin about it...and I guess that perhaps I should ask if the inner wheel on the front of the compressor is not supposed to spin all of the time... Is it supposed to spin when the A/C is switched on in the car?? I DO feel silly!!!

[vegasjetskier]

I may sound silly...so please forgive me in advance!
I noticed that on my 1993 960 wagon, the A/C compressor pulley (wheel where the belt is) is spinning on the outside, but the inner wheel is sticking and not always spinning. Is it absolutely necessary to replace the compressor when this happens, or will a new serpentine belt help, or is there ANYTHING else I could do?

Thanks for your help!!! Amy

I was thinkin about it...and I guess that perhaps I should ask if the inner wheel on the front of the compressor is not supposed to spin all of the time... Is it supposed to spin when the A/C is switched on in the car?? I DO feel silly!!!

You silly thing! Just kidding. That's normal operation. There's a clutch on the compressor that connects the spinning pulley to the shaft of the compressor. It cycles on when the system needs more cooling and shuts off for a while when it's cold enough. It's workin' like it's 'sposed to!

[msamyrox]

SERIOUS??!! I DO FEEL SILLY!!

Thank you SO much for explaining this to me...and not giving me a hard time!!! I appreciate it A LOT!!

Amy

[billofdurham]

Amy, we don't give members a hard time on this forum. Our policy is to help.

Bill.