When trying to diagnose electric fan stuff I noticed this...

Once the A/C clutch engages it stays on. I didn't notice it turning off. When I turn off the truck after a drive it drips a pretty good puddle of condensate...

Q: Is this normal? What's a normal cycle time for the A/C?

LarryX

 

Cycle time varies depending on temp and humidity. When the hunidity is high your are going to get more moisture. A/C actually removes heat from air, then transfers it out throught the condensor. the cold evap. core is like a glass of ice water, when there is a lot of moisture in the air it collects on the evap. and then drains out. The cycling on and off is determined by systems pressure not temp. Higher ambitemp and moisture can make it harder for the system to reach optimum pressures and cause it to cycle longer.