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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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All this talk about the low presser switch but like I said check the high presser switch. It can get stuck open
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slim357
Agreed and I have power at the relay for the constant power will check to see where I have power when the jeep is running but that will be tomorrow morning.
Just switch the relay takes 2 seconds if clutch still don't engage check other wire on clutch for for ground ...Chows on table gotta go...
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by caldwell_sean
All this talk about the low presser switch but like I said check the high presser switch. It can get stuck open
Older xj only have low no high ...
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Older xj only have low no high ...
True I looked in the manual and there isnt one listed
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Old May 9, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Old May 9, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Just switch the relay takes 2 seconds if clutch still don't engage check other wire on clutch for for ground ...Chows on table gotta go...
Tried a new relay no dice and how would I check for ground?
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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Check for power in to relay at green ,check for mower out at orange. Also check for ground all this done with relay in key in run position.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
The plug to pressure switch on dryer just behind compressor and below see if it getting juice when switchs on .

simple question-98 xj, turn on AC in truck, blows hot air, compressor does not click on. if i pull the pictured plug & QUICKLY jump left to right inside plug, i'm hoping to hear the compressor click on to know the compressor functions. is this correct?
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Old May 10, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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simple question-98 xj, turn on AC in truck, blows hot air, compressor does not click on. if i pull the pictured plug & QUICKLY jump left to right inside plug, i'm hoping to hear the compressor click on to know the compressor functions. is this correct?
Ya all you do is jump the two leads on the pug together
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Old May 10, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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That will just tell you if the clutch works , function comes after filling with refrigerate ...

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