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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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New ac problem HELP "UPDATE"

Ok I jumped 12v to the connector on the top of the compressor and it kicked on and got ice cold. Why isnt the compressor getting power? Is there a relay somewhere? Again its a 91 RS Camaro 305 Auto

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Re: New ac problem HELP

When I pull the low pressure switch something shuts off but its not the compressor. When I plug it back in whatever that is turns back on but not the compressor.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 01:41 AM
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Re: New ac problem HELP

Not sure what you are hearing turn off/on when you play with the Low Pressure Cut Out Switch
You have a shrader valve on the High Side Line coming to your Receiver/Drier from your Condensor
Pull the cap off and put a tire gauge on it
With the engine turned off, you should have about 60-80 PSI
If not, your A/C needs a re-charge and that is why your Compressor won't engage by itself
If you already knew that, and you have enough of a charge for your A/C to work normally, sorry to say I can't help with the wiring
Good luck
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Re: New ac problem HELP

Yea I have guages and it has the proper charge. When I pull the plug from the switch on the compressor nothing hapens and when I pull the plug for the switch on the high side nothing happens either. Could they both be bad?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Re: New ac problem HELP

Ok when I jump all of the switches the compressor still doesnt come on. Im lost
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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Re: New ac problem HELP "UPDATE"

I found the problem. It turns out to be the ground for the compressor.
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