A/C Clutch Circuit Fault
Findings, check these first
- Open or shorted clutch circuit
- Failed clutch coil
- Excessive clutch air gap
- Blown A/C fuse
- Low refrigerant disabling the clutch
Standard procedure
- Check refrigerant charge first
- Test clutch coil resistance
- Measure the clutch air gap
- Check the fuse and relay
- Repair the circuit or adjust the gap
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- OBDII.pro: P1308 Ford definition
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Supports: Ford-family meaning for P1308: A/C Clutch Circuit Fault
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- P1308 FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes
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Supports: Ford meaning for P1308: A/C Clutch Circuit Fault
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Last updated 2026-09-05.
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