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AC Clutch Update

posted by  Badbricks on  Wed Jul 31 01:51 CST 2002
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All.

Good news, I was able to get the clutch to engage by the hot wire trick, it wouldn't fire by jumping the pressure switch. I did use a black light to try to find leaks but it was too dim. I am thinking it did leak out but before I pump anymore 134 in, I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks, Art








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    AC Clutch Update

    posted by  Don Foster on  Wed Jul 31 10:37 CST 2002
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    "...get the clutch to engage by the hot wire trick..."

    Umm..., I wouldn't run the compressor a lot that way if it's very low on refrigerant. You need to determine if it's building any pressure and pumping any Freon around. If the level is very low, then Freon isn't pumped through the system, and no lubricant gets circulated through the system. This isn't good for the compressor.
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    Don Foster (near Cape Cod, MA)








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    AC Clutch Update

    posted by  Chris Mullet on  Wed Jul 31 02:54 CST 2002
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    Did it get cold when you hot-wired it? If jumping the pressure switch didn't cause it to engage, then possibly it's NOT low on freon and the problem lies elsewhere??? Have you checked the fuse? I'm almost certain the fuse that engages the compressor clutch is separate from the one that drives the blower motor.







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