A/C compresores y Embragues para Acura MDX

A/C Compressors and Clutches for Acura MDX

The air conditioning unit of the Acura MDX vehicle is an essential component that provides temperature control. While the SUV is designed for performance and endurance, you may encounter the need for a repair or replacement. There are many options available for A/C compressors and clutches for the Acura MDX to restore your A/C to working condition so that youre comfortable while you drive..

The clutch and the compressor work hand in hand to regulate the heat on the MDX SUV. When a refrigerant such as Freon gas is pressurized until it turns liquid and the pressure is released, it absorbs heat from the surrounding air. The compressor is thus used to compress the refrigerant and then released to the A/C system. The compressor is powered by the energy from the flywheel of the vehicle.

The A/C clutch for this Acura model SUV controls the operation of the compressor. Since the compressor derives its energy from the flywheel through a belt, it is necessary to have a means of turning it on and off. Most Acura models make use of a magnetic clutch system whose principle of operation is highlighted below.

• The magnetic clutch consists of a friction plate that is made of a magnetic material.
• Adjacent to it is another friction plate of the compressor unit.
• The two are placed close to a magnetic coil that magnetizes when an electric current passes through.
• When magnetization occurs, the friction plates are brought into contact, thus powering on the compressor.
• The first friction plate is attached to a return spring that pulls it back when the coil is demagnetized.

• Integrated compressor units: In an integrated unit, the compressor, clutch, pulley, and the coil are assembled into one single unit. In case of failure, the whole unit must be replaced. Its advantage is that the probability of a single component failing on the MDX is low.
• Compressor clutch assemblies: The compressor clutch assembly separates the compressor from the clutch system. The clutch system, in this case, is a combination of three items that include the coil, the pulley, and the clutch itself. It allows you to purchase and replace either one of the two components independently.

A/C compressor and clutches for the Acura MDX vehicle come from a number of manufacturers. Each of them differs in terms of the design, the performance, and type of A/C system. Most manufacturers, including Acura, produce the compressor clutch assemblies for the MDX. It is therefore up to you as the buyer to choose whether you need the compressor unit or the clutch assembly or both for your MDX.