[V8] Air Conditioner Question - Working!

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

I think you want to replace that high pressure switch - it is an integral and
necessary part of the system. With it jumpered, you run the risk of blowing
seals and all mannor of expensive damage.

Dave

Quoting alexander stickler <a_stickler at yahoo.com>:

> Just wanted to update you all and thank you for your
> tips, all of which helped me figure out my A/C
> problem. It now runs cold.  The problem was two-fold.
>
> 1. The high pressure switch (code 16) was working
> properly; the schraeder valve was leaking.
>
> 2. The A/C thermostat, even after I jumped the high
> pressure switch, wasn't passing the full 12 volts over
> to the A/C clutch relay. Are they on/off switches or
> do they give back a variable voltage? Do these things
> build up resistance overtime? I was getting voltage,
> but not enough to turn on the clutch relay. I've
> jumped it for now - seems OK for the summer.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Again, thank you!
>
> Alex
>
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