A/C Problem on Boxster

[vrauba]

I tried my A/C today after a 4 month winter hiatus. This is on 2000 Boxster. I pressed the A/C button, heard a clunk from the compressor, and get nothing but marginally cool air. Does anyone know if there is a fuse or relay somehow involved with A/C operation? Blower works fine. A/C worked fine last fall. It could be a leak, but any idea of what else it might be before I take it to the dealer? Any suggestions on how I can troubleshoot? Thx.

[ar38070]

If the compressor is turning on and you can feel some change in the temperature of the air then it sounds like you lost your coolant or the compressor, while running, may not be doing its job. Time to go to the dealer.

[percymon]

If its not been used at all in 4 months then the seals may have dried out and you've lost the refridgerant.

You should run the A/C for at least 20 minutes every week to keep everything lubed