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1990-A/C Compressor does not always engage. 3 amps required are not always there ????

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1990 Jeep cherokee took refrigerant. Works well when compressor engages. the compressor does no always get the 3 amps necessary for it to engage. Short circuiting to the battery it engages. What should I do?
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1990 Jeep cherokee took refrigerant. Works well when compressor engages. the compressor does no always get the 3 amps necessary for it to engage. Short circuiting to the battery it engages. What should I do?
Check pressures.
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Ever pulled all the relays and cleaned their terminals?

The low pressure switch on the side of the drier. Is it's connection good?
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