What Are the Causes and Solutions for a Car Air Conditioner Turning On and Off Repeatedly Every Few Seconds?

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DelZoey
07/29/25 9:48am
There are many reasons for a car air conditioner to frequently turn on and off. The detailed causes and solutions are as follows: 1. Energy-saving mode: The car air conditioner's energy-saving mode is engaged. This is a normal phenomenon and does not indicate a problem with the compressor. 2. Ice blockage: High exhaust pressure and low suction pressure. Moisture in the system causes pipe blockage, leading to ice blockage. Solution: High-pressure nitrogen can be used to flush the pipes for repair. 3. Insufficient or excessive refrigerant: The amount of refrigerant determines the system pressure, and abnormal pressure can cause the compressor to turn on and off frequently. Solution: Check the remaining amount of refrigerant. 4. Relay setting too high: The relay's limit setting is too high. If the high and low-pressure limit values are set too high, the relay will automatically stop working when the voltage slightly exceeds the limit. Solution: Appropriately increase the high-pressure relay limit value and decrease the low-pressure relay limit value.
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