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Hey Folks,

The A/C quit on my Miata. We've tested all the relays and switches. The system isn't leaking and has the correct pressure.

The compressor is getting the correct voltage, but the clutch is not engaging. My mechanic thinks that it is the clutch, but of course those are ghastly expensive.

Does anyone know where I can pick up an old compressor or clutch to try the easy fix first?

Thanks,

Chris

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2015 VW GTI
2002 SE Miata
2016 Subaru Outback
2007 Saab 9-3 (dearly departed)
2007 Yamaha FZ6
Fuji Carbon Team Pro
Trek Fuel EX 8 29

I'd call Jeremy at Wagner's auto salvage in Durham. James Milko or Chad Culbertson might have one laying around though also, as I believe they deleted the AC from their NB's.

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2012 MX-5 Sport SUV

I have a A/C compressor I pulled off my 2000, i'm guessing their probably the same.

Mine had an issue where the rubber in the pulley got separated and it wouldn't spin the outer part of the clutch. Got a clutch from Milko though and fixed that, so I know the compressor was working when it came off.

You're welcome to it or the clutch. I'm leaving tomorrow morning though for a week.

It's currently at Austins house, but he's coming to my place in the morning in Pittsboro and I could leave it sitting out or he could leave it outside of his house close to Garner.

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2017 Autocross Chief of Tech

2000 E Street Miata
2015 Focus SE EcoBoost 6 speed
2015 Fiesta ST (Wife's ride)
2012 Yamaha FZ1 sorta crotch rocket? All I know is 150HP and 487 lbs is fun!

Perfect Chad, thank you! I'll pm you to arrange pickup!

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2015 VW GTI
2002 SE Miata
2016 Subaru Outback
2007 Saab 9-3 (dearly departed)
2007 Yamaha FZ6
Fuji Carbon Team Pro
Trek Fuel EX 8 29

Have you tried driving with the top down

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1990 Faded Reddish CSP Lite Miata
2002 Electron Blue Corvette Z06
2005 Mazda 6 Wagon
2003 Nissan Pathfinder DTV (Dog Transport Vehicle)

I would look at Chad's compressor and try to match. The parts interchange system we use says that 01-03 are all the same, but it is NO way 100 percent correct. Let me know if his does not match up and I can see what I can find.

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2000 miata se Estreet,going to rally
2004 mazdaspeed miata bsp #77
shifter kart also(someone buy this $1500)

I think the clutch on mine came from a 2001, so if it's just the clutch I would just change that. It bolted to my 2000 compressor just fine.

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2017 Autocross Chief of Tech

2000 E Street Miata
2015 Focus SE EcoBoost 6 speed
2015 Fiesta ST (Wife's ride)
2012 Yamaha FZ1 sorta crotch rocket? All I know is 150HP and 487 lbs is fun!