Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › A/C air compressor turns for only a second then turns back off – is it done? › Reply To: A/C air compressor turns for only a second then turns back off – is it done? May 30, 2020 at 10:43 pm #956047 Richard KirshyParticipant Unless you have the skill set and tools required to diagnose a AC system. Might consider taking to a qualified shop and have it tested.