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Old 07-21-2012 | 09:22 PM
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I have a 2000 ls and having a/c trouble. A/C was working fine last night and today would not come on. I checked relays, fuses, freon, all good, electrical power is good to compressor. The clutch is free but not spinning. Is this a compressor problem or a clutch problem? Thanx
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 09:30 PM
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If it's A/C: The first thing you need to do when working an an A/C unit is to put a set of gauges on it. Your welcome.

I'll ask one question..............does the heater and blower motor operate?
 

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Old 07-22-2012 | 12:23 AM
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Yes the heater and blower work fine. thnx for the reply
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 09:54 AM
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is the clutch getting the signal via the relay to engage?
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 10:22 AM
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Yes I also switched relays and re;ays are fine
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 11:30 AM
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Take a heavy gauge wire, and hook to the positive (+) side of the battery. Start the engine, and carefully touch the wire to the clutch control wire on the compressor. Does the clutch engage, and turn the compressor ??
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 07:31 PM
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Gauges high and low set
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 07:53 PM
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Tried jump wire and clutch did not engage, also no power to pressure sensor?
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 07:53 PM
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thanx for the info I guess I really have to get me a set of guages!!
 
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Old 07-23-2012 | 05:37 PM
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AutoZone will rent you a set of gauges.

Direct voltage to the clutch control wire should cause the clutch to engage
 



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