[Shotimes] (no subject)

[Steve Weinrich]

Jacob,

Dinking with the clutch with a broomstick won't tell you if you need a
recharge.

Only by connecting a set of guages to the system will you determine what the
state of charge actually is.  Then it can be determined if your charge is
correct or requires attention.

The clutch also requires electrical power to energize.  Power is switched by
a relay in the relay module and is controlled by the PCM.  The PCM uses the
cycling switch as an input in newer cars.  On older cars, the cycling switch
is inline with the relay switching line.

Here's a link to Nook's A/C Adventures.  It details his troubleshooting
efforts and should be helpful in your testing of your system.
http://www.utahfordclub.com/rac.htm

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob Cassidy" <jcassidy1@hot.rr.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:09 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] (no subject)


> Well I just used the handle to my rake. The clutch will spin if you hold
> enough pressure to it, but it won't take off and engage. So I think I'm
> looking at a recharge. Anything else I should look at?
>
> Jacob Cassidy in Texas
> 1990 Currant Red with 81k
> K&N Panel Filter, SS Y-pipe, SS Subframe Bushings, Performance Plus
> Reinforced Engine Mounts, Hard Button EATC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Porter
> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 20:25 PM
> To: 'Carl Prochilo'
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] (no subject)
>
> I used to use the shaft from a broken 3-iron myself!!  ;-)
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Carl Prochilo
> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:11 PM
> To: Jacob Cassidy
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (no subject)
>
>
> Another way you can test the AC clutch is to get something like a
> broomhandle and apply some pressure to the clutch and see if it engages.
>
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
>
> > Alright, I got the blend door turned to the cool air side. When I turn
> > on the A/C I actually get cool air instead of straight heat. Problem
> now
> > is that the clutch isn't engaging. Has anyone every jumped the EEC to
> > get the clutch to run non-stop? I know it can be done but I'm not sure
> > which wires to jump. I was going to try that to see if I just need to
> > recharge the system or if the clutch is bad.
> >
> > Jacob Cassidy in Texas
> > 1990 Currant Red with 81k
> > K&N Panel Filter, SS Y-pipe, SS Subframe Bushings, Performance Plus
> > Reinforced Engine Mounts, Hard Button EATC
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