Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

86' A/C Clutch works only when jumped??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2012 | 11:46 PM
  #1  
spideynut's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Lihue,HI
86' A/C Clutch works only when jumped??

So my a/c stopped working. I jumped the hot lead form the clutch and YES the a/c blows cold. So I replaced the relay no fix, blower relay no go. Bypassed low pressure switch and nothing. Anything else before I call the mobile ac guy. Hate to pay 100 bux to find out its a hidden relay or something.
Reply
Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM
  #2  
BigBluePile's Avatar
Contributing Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 15,191
Likes: 190
From: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Might be the controller
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2012 | 11:49 PM
  #3  
spideynut's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Lihue,HI
Originally Posted by BigBluePile
Might be the controller
What does that thing do? We swaped a ac switch last night no go. Im just going to assume its low I gave the low side a little pop on the valve it had presure. Its going to paint on friday so I wont be able to mess with it for about a month.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2012 | 05:48 AM
  #4  
vasinvictor's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 3
From: North Central, AR
Just because it had pressure on it doesn't mean the pressures are high enough. Get a can and put in it. Might have to jump the compressor to get it to "take". Other than that, the A/C button can be bad. Are you applying 12v to the A/C trigger wire to "jump" it?
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2012 | 09:28 AM
  #5  
spideynut's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Lihue,HI
Originally Posted by vasinvictor
Just because it had pressure on it doesn't mean the pressures are high enough. Get a can and put in it. Might have to jump the compressor to get it to "take". Other than that, the A/C button can be bad. Are you applying 12v to the A/C trigger wire to "jump" it?
Ya I'm using a 12v source. Once I hook it up the clutch locks up and cold air comes blowing out. I'm just about ready to leave the jumper on! I can't find a can of r12 or I would give it a blast.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2012 | 09:32 AM
  #6  
vasinvictor's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 3
From: North Central, AR
Hard to find r12. Might find something compatible like Freeze12. Or just buy the r134a fittings from Walmart for like $50 and usually includes a can or refrigerant.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2012 | 04:14 PM
  #7  
z31freakify's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: El Paso TX.
had the same problem the whole time the wire that goes to the AC comp was torn, check it first it might be cut from somewhere
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
toyotamonster
3.4 Swaps
7
Apr 16, 2020 06:02 PM
Whatever123
Newbie Tech Section
4
Sep 30, 2015 12:12 AM
Kalihi,HI
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
3
Jul 9, 2015 04:29 PM
bryan34w
84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
0
Jul 6, 2015 05:53 PM
wilbertd
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
2
Jul 6, 2015 07:39 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:32 PM.