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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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LT1 A/C Troubleshooting

Hey guys I appreciate you taking the time to read my post.

I have a 95Z with 89xxx miles, and the A/C has stopped working. When I turn on the A/C switch the clutch does not engage so I'm wondering if the compressor has gone bad, or if the pressure sensor is prohibiting it from coming on. I have checked all the fuses, wiring, and everything appears fine.

Does anybody know a way I can "Jump" the pressure switch to trick the compressor to come on. Ive heard of doing it before, but I don't know which wires to jump(there are 3).

I am trying to avoid going to the shop to get an a/c charge. If the compressor is bad I'll just be wasting my money having to do a compressor swap further down the road.

Thanks for your time.
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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You really need someone to put a gauge on it. The pressure switch will prevent the compressor from activating if there isn't enough refrigerant in the system, and it sounds like this is the case.
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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I realize the pressure switch wont let the compressor turn on... Does anybody know which pins to jumper to override the sensor?
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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There is a red wire, a black wire, and a grey wire..... anybody know which wires I have to "jump" to keep the compressor running?
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