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AC Won't kick in - 06 2.3L Hatch

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Old 06-04-2017 | 08:44 PM
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Unhappy AC Won't kick in - 06 2.3L Hatch

So I just bought a used '06 Mazda 3 Hatch this past year. Currently has 155k on it.

The previous owner had cut the AC belt because it was making noise. I traced the problem to the pulley bearing which had partially seized. I replaced the pulley and clutch.

Still the AC won't engage (no power to the clutch coil) unless I jump the relay line to load. There is no belt on it so I am only testing the clutch engagement by turning the compressor shaft/pulley with my hand.

Any thoughts on what is disabling the AC? My first thought is that it could be a pressure switch or some other diagnostic signal that is preventing the relay from picking up.

All AC related fuses ring out okay. No OBD codes.

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Old 06-05-2017 | 07:31 AM
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How much gas is in the A/C system?
 
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