NO no no.. it's taking it to a dealer, maybe only a Louisiana
problem, will only make your problem worse.
Lester
On Jun 17, 2006, at 4:23 PM, Jim Juhas wrote:
> Wow, Lester, what a pessimist!
>
> I had a similar issue on my Dodge Neon and bypassed the relay to
> make it run. In my case, it did, but the fix wasn't simple. Turns
> out a pressure switch near the compressor was faulty. I had the
> dealer replace it, and it works fine now. But my advice is that
> simply bypassing the relay does not necessarily tell you it's bad.
> You can remove the relay and energize it on the bench and see if it
> clicks, and see if the contacts close with a meter or test light.
>
> As far as old systems never working well, I converted my 1986
> Mustang over to the new refrigerant and had the dealer finalize
> that for me, too. Works great, I guess as long as you can find
> competent help. I'm fortunate that I did.
>
> Lester Ewing wrote:
>
>> You can always bypass the relay with 12v and a jumper wire.. of
>> course there are also several safety switches in newer A/C
>> systems like overpressure switches that will keep it from
>> running. Check voltage at the compressor and if there is none
>> put 12v to it and see if it "clicks". No need for it to be
>> running for this. After you are sure that it isn't simple, be
>> prepared for it to never work well again.. that is assuming that
>> you take it into the dealer.. ;-)
>>
>> Lester
>>
>>
>> On Jun 17, 2006, at 8:15 AM, Chris King wrote:
>>
>>> Listers,
>>>
>>> Anyone know how to check a relay? The A/C on my 2000 ford Ranger
>>> is not
>>> working because the compressor is not engaging. The refrigerant
>>> level is
>>> OK (I have one of those nifty cans with the gauges on it). I'd
>>> like to
>>> make sure it's not something simple before I bring the truck into
>>> the
>>> shop. Fuses are fine, but there's one relay for the A/C listed,
>>> and I'd
>>> like to check if it's good or not.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> -=Chris
>>> Chris King
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
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