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a/c problem

04-10-2003, 11:25 PM

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jdurham

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a/c problem

Here we go again

I emptied my a/c system (134A) to replace my heater core. Put it back together, took it to have it charged. They pulled a vacuum, no leaks, shot a charge to it. Fired it up, kicked on the a/c, compressor clutch wouldn't engage. Checked pressure switch, had 12V to it and out. Checked lead at compressor, had 12V. Jumped the ground wire to ground, and the clutch clicked. I couldn't find any reason for the ground to do this, but it would open when the key was cut on. Thinking it might be a computer, I disconnected my battery for a minute and reconnected, no help. Have any of you guys run across this? I've been trying to figure it out, but now look like this

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Thanks,

Jim

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1990 D350 LE 2WD auto Standard Cab, BHAF, Old Smoky Mount, Stock exhaust with the kinks taken out, 3 inch muffler, gauges, 16cm, PODs
1985 D350 2WD auto Crew Cab
1993 D350 Club Cab (wrecked donor)

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