A/C clutch not engaging - 2005 Honda Odyssey

This is a 2005 Honda Odyssey with an A/C system problem. The A/C clutch does not engage, even though the system is full of refrigerant. In this video I will walk you through testing system pressures, and how to test the inputs and outputs of any A/C system.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 3

Symptoms
- A/C clutch does not engage

Tests shown
- how to use system rest pressure to determine state of charge
- how to test the A/C relay
- how to test for an A/C switch or sensor problem by looking at RPM
- how to test the A/C compressor clutch relay for proper control
- how to measure A/C clutch coil current flow
- how to check the A/C clutch for proper power and ground

Tools used
- incandescent test light https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-3633-mini-circuit-tester#oid=1014_1 or https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-3639-extra-long-heavy-duty-circuit-tester#oid=1014_1
- digital multimeter https://www.jbtoolsales.com/equus-3320-auto-range-digital-multimeter-10-megohm-ul-9-function#oid=1014_1
- uActivate Circuit Performance Tester https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=60df1b5cf6e5582af6ff81c728f42d0d&go=https://www.aeswave.com/uActivate-p8975.html
- scan tool https://www.jbtoolsales.com/autel-ms908-maxisys-automotive-diagnostic-analysis-system-usa-version#oid=1014_1 or https://www.jbtoolsales.com/autel-ms905-maxisys-mini-diagnostic-system-with-vci-and-connector-kit-usa-version#oid=1014_1
- Phil's Electrical Piercing Probe https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=60df1b5cf6e5582af6ff81c728f42d0d&go=https://www.aeswave.com/11-inch-Phil-s-Electrical-Piercing-Probe-p8557.html
- manifold gauge set https://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-3695-deluxe-dual-aluminum-a-c-manifold-gauge-set#oid=1014_1
- liquid electrical tape https://www.jbtoolsales.com/permatex-85120-liquid-electrical-tape-4oz-each#oid=1014_1

Playlist
- AC and Climate control systems troubleshooting
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAFYVCyenqco2yr65mNu24aiYT84-YBQy

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