Re: ac problems

[rdowling <rdowling@bellsouth.net>]

Ryan Schuermann wrote:
> 
> My ac hasn't been working for a while now..figured these 90+ degree
> temps every day is prompting me to fix it. when i put the selectors
> on ac and turn the dial..all it blows is warm air. i checked the side
> of my compressor..and it's not spinning..soI think my compressor
> is shot. anyone know if the ac in my rocco has a seperate clutch
> that might just be broke? This is going to coste me a bundle since I
> have no freon in my system either. oh DON'T goto Jiffy lube ever
> to get your ac filled/checked..they did me a real good one..charged
> me 20$ to inspect for leaks..and took all the freon I had in my
> system. bleah. course I didn't realize this scam until I moved 100
> miles away.

 A pressure switch will keep the compressor from running with no charge.
Just disconnect the wire to the compressor & apply battery voltage for a
second. If the compressor turns, you are probably in good shape. If the
belt squeals & spews smoke, go have a drink.

 Ray  '81_S
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