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AC issues 98 s70 S70

Ok. I'll get right to it. AC worked great last week, absolutely no problems.

Outside temp is 75 degrees. Pressure at low side port is ~95 psi with the compressor off.

I start the car, turn the air on full blast. The fan blows, no compressor.

If I jump the pressure switch I get the rad fan relay clicking and the fan turns on. No compressor.

I tried the broom stick method to test the gap. I pushed the clutch to the point where the compressor and the clutch were touching, the compressor did not engage.

Checked the fuses, all are ok. Tried tapping the AC relay under the hood while its running, no luck there either.

Any ideas? I've read some thoughts on the thermal switch but I can't find a lot of info on it. I don't think this is my issue though.








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AC issues 98 s70 S70

There should be some pick&pull yards close to you. Look for another AC relay. I doubt it is the thermal switch on the compressor. Also, switch the AC on and off a few times because it could be a worn switch.

Klaus
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