Four Seasons 36140 A/C Clutch Relay

Four Seasons DeSlugger A/C Clutch Relay

Four Seasons DeSlugger 36140 is a 12-volt A/C clutch relay built as a compressor timer for vehicles with low-mount compressor setups. It is a bolt-on, wire-lead relay with 4 terminals and a 30-amp rating, made to meet or exceed OEM requirements for direct replacement use.

The DeSlugger line focuses on compressor timer control for select Honda, Acura, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, and Suzuki applications. If you are diagnosing A/C clutch cycling concerns on a vehicle such as a Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, or Toyota Camry, this relay is part of the OE-style control strategy used on listed compressor systems.

Key Features

• Part number: 36140
• Brand: Four Seasons DeSlugger
• 12-volt A/C clutch relay / compressor timer
• 4 wire-lead terminals
• 30-amp amperage rating
• Bolt-on mounting style
• Plastic cover construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Cross-reference: Febi-Bilstein 36140

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 36140 is an A/C clutch relay designed for compressor timer applications where low-mount compressor protection is specified. It is listed for a wide range of fitments, including 2003-2011 Honda Element, 2004-2008 Acura TL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2002-2006 Honda CR-V, and 2002-2006 Toyota Camry. Additional coverage includes Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Acura MDX, Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sedona, and other listed vehicles with the specified compressor codes.

This relay is built with wire-lead terminals and a bolt-on mounting design for OE-style service replacement. The Four Seasons DeSlugger 36140 is intended for applications where compressor timer control is used to reduce compressor damage on vehicles with low mount compressor layouts.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring A/C clutch relay function on listed compressor timer systems
• Addressing compressor clutch control issues on Honda Accord and Honda CR-V applications
• Replacing a failed relay in Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander A/C systems
• Supporting compressor protection on low-mount compressor vehicles
• Correcting intermittent compressor engagement on listed Hyundai, Kia, Acura, Chevrolet, and Suzuki models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressor code and vehicle application before installation. Confirm the relay uses a 12-volt system, 4 wire-lead terminals, and bolt-on mounting as listed. Some applications, such as the Honda Ridgeline, may require a discharge adapter from the OE unit. Match the existing connector style and mounting location to the vehicle’s original configuration.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this part as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. The DeSlugger design is specified for OE-style compressor timer control in the applications shown, including Honda, Acura, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, and Suzuki fitments.