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Magnet Clutch

The magnet clutch serve to transmit engine power to the compressor module. It is built into the compressor shaft. When current flow through the magnet clutch coil, the drive plate is attracted so that the pulley and compressor shaft rotate as a module. When the compressor is not in use, the pulley alone rotates freely.

Fig 1: Identifying Magnet Clutch
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