how AC clutch cycles? AC thermostat checking?

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What are your vent temps? What about the evaporator temp? The point where the compressor kicks oout and in is controlled by your temperature sensor. If thge evaporator doesn't get cold enough, the compressor will just stay on...

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
SE Virginia.

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> From: Konstantin Bogach <kbogach at comcast.net>
> Date: 2003/06/28 Sat PM 04:03:34 EDT
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: how AC clutch cycles? AC thermostat checking?
>
> Hi.
> I just finished AC conversion.  The leak I reported 2 days ago was
> probably due to not tight connection at manifold and not tight low side
> shreder valve.  I took 3 cans of R-134A with low side pressure at 30psi
> and refused to take more when I tried to  raise it to 35psi.
>
> Now the problem (may be not):  after 10 min working at 90F outside
> clutch does not cycle.  Does it look normal?
>
> I removed thermostat, hooked up DMM  and it shows 1.3 Ohm.  Shouldn't it
> be short (0 Ohm)?
>
> Thanks.
> Konstantin.
> 200tqa '89  (now with cool air!!!)
> 200tq '89  (will have cool air soon)
> S4 '93  (did not nose anywhere yet, and air is cool.  Wierd!)
>
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