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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS)PERFORMANCE TESTSA/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCEA/C CLUTCH CYCLE TIME
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

A/C Clutch Cycle Time

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION A/C Clutch Cycle Time
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When ambient temperature is above 80°F (26°C), A/C clutch may not cycle.

To determine A/C clutch cycle time, record ambient temperature. Record time A/C clutch is engaged plus time it is disengaged (time on plus time off). System performance is acceptable when recorded time falls between upper and lower limits shown. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Clutch Cycle Time Chart
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