Fast cycling typically indicates low refrigerant charge. Your system has a
leak somewhere. Not unusual for a 7-8 year old vehicle. The proper way to
deal with it is to have a professional find the source of the leak, repair
and recharge. I will leave improvisation advice to other members of this
group...

"Dave" > wrote in message news:WU4Gg.11040
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> I started the engine and looked at the compressor clutch. The clutch
cycled at about 3
> second intervals in and out...