PRE-RELEASE
Compressor, A/C (170)
| Compressor, A/C (170) |
| Location |
Compressor, A/C (170) .
| Main function |
The A/C compressor electromagnetic clutch connects the belt pulley driven by the drive belt system and the A/C compressor crankcase in order to cool the climate control unit.
| Type |
The compressor clutch consists of a coil, belt pulley and follower. When the coil is supplied with voltage, the belt pulley and follower are coupled together as one unit.
| Connection |
Petrol engine
The compressor clutch is activated through a voltage feed from relay 156 in the underhood electric centre (727) and is grounded through grounding point G7.
Diesel engine
The compressor clutch is activated through a voltage feed from relay 156 in the engine bay electrical distribution unit (342) and is grounded through grounding point G7A.
