Howie09tdi
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Has anybody dealt with this issue where the compressor clutch won't engage because the Torque limiter has released? This isn't serviceable without replacing compressor? Any help or insight to repair is greatly appreciated.
Torque limiter on A/C compressor 2015 Beetle TDI
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oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
You mean the breakaway bolts on the compressor hub?
Howie09tdi
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Howie09tdi
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I tried to post the image but it's not appearing . There are 3 metal tabs that are bolted to the compressor hub and 3 ears on the clutch that the tabs should be pinched between them. https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/rep...itype/100/tsbs/20200514154352435/selfRefLink/
I cannot find the clutch assembly separate.
Lightflyer1
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oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
Yeah, you need a compressor. Those are sheer pins. There is also a chance that the the system was overcharged, or one (or neither) of the cooling fans is working properly. You also need to check the condition of the alternator clutch pulley. If it is locked up, it can cause that to happen.
1854sailor
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Actually, with the "new" Forum software, you can drag and drop images directly from your computer. If you click on the "Insert Image" icon, a frame opens and you can just drop your image in. There is a size limit, so you might need to resize the pic...
Howie09tdi
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A/C system was never worked on. Last summer A/C stopped working ,cooling fans weren't turning on when A/C was turned on with ignition on and engine off. Replaced the fan assy and the fans worked with A/C on and the engine running but compressor wouldn't run. Left it that way till now and saw the TSB about the compressor Torque limiter. Appreciate the info will have to get a compressor now unfortunate that the clutch assembly is not a serviceable item. Engineering at its best$$$$$.
oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
It isn't a clutch.
And there is likely damage to the compressor itself anyway, which is why it broke. Lack of fans killed it. There is a possibility that the condenser/drier assembly is also full of debris.
And there is likely damage to the compressor itself anyway, which is why it broke. Lack of fans killed it. There is a possibility that the condenser/drier assembly is also full of debris.