AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question I have a 97 Pontiac Transport/Montana extended mini-van 3.4engine. The ac clutch was working 2 weeks ago, now the ac clutch won't turn but can be turned by hand.Do you have any idea as to why? The air coming out of vent is warm.We've checked fuses and relays.
Answer Hi Cindy:
Wel this can either be an electrical system failure in the a/c clutch system or the system is low/empty on a charge of 134A. I would first start by making sure the system is full or at least has an adiquite charge before I started looking for an electrical fault. but likley causes for a electrical issue would be a broken or corroded wire between the clutch and the relay,a burnt out clutch or a bad pressure switch in the a/c line or a bad connection at that switch. good luck :)
