Yes. Can blow capacitor, contactor or ground compressor.
It depends on the draw of the compressor.
What specific kind of vehicle do you have? It does sound like the clutch may be bad, but we also need to know what you are working on. You need to run power straight from the battery to the compressor. If is still does not engage then you need to replace the compressor and clutch, they are dead. If they do engage, then you have a wiring or computer issue.
If the belt's good, check the compressor clutch.
First thing i would do is check the power going into the contactor. If no power there then i would check it at the disconnect box.. If no power there then i would go into the breaker panel and check the breaker for it..
With an auto air conditioner, the main power consumption is by the compressor. The compressor is driven mechanically by the engine, not the battery. Electrical power is used for controls, and to power the blower fan.
It could be a belt slipping... the bearings in your ac compressor going out... low fluid level in your power steering reservoir
There is a pressure swithch in the line that keep the compressor from running if there is not enough Freon in the system. You wouldn't have any power at the compressor if you are low.
Northern tools. I thInk you want an engine to power a air compressor?
Maybe the compressor clutch is not being sent power from the switch in the cab. I'd yank the panel out and have a look at the switch. FriPilot
To run a 2.5hp 50 liter compressor, you will need a power generator with a minimum continuous power output of 1.85 kW. It is recommended to choose a generator that can handle a slightly higher power output to account for any fluctuations in power draw when the compressor starts up.
Mabe your compressor is not kicking on for some reason. Check to see if the front of your compressor starts spinning when you turn it on. If it don't check to see if there is power to the wires that go to your compressor. If there is power you have a bad compressor. If there is not check the fuses or relays.