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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Well my dad is certified to work on r12 systems and he has been helping me with it but I only see him at work on the weekdays so I have been researching my problem to discuss with him tomorrow
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Well a/c compressor is good, a/c clutch relay is good, low pressure switch is good. What else would cause the a/c clutch to not engage?
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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If the system has no/not enough pressure, u've got to run a jumper wire on the low switch to "trick" the system into thinking there is pressure so the compressor will engage. With the gauge/manifold installed and refrigerant canister connected to the gauge/manifold, the compressor should kick-on, thus sucking refrigerant in.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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I jumped the low pressure switch but the clutch still does not engage...I am completely puzzled
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Ok I have narrowed down the problem to the fan relay fuse link. Does anyone have a picture or diagram of where it is located in a 93 engine bay?
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Finally solved! Broke down and took it to a family friend/mechanic. Turns out there was a wire shorting out behind the dash in the Ac mode select switches. $60 including diagnosis and labor costs and now the aux fan kicks on and the compressor works. Added a few cans of freeze 12 and she blows a nice 54 degrees in 92 degree weather. Not too shabby I should say! Thanks for everyones input!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Wish I could do AC recharge myself...
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:15 AM
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You have r12?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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No, but I'm sure I could grab some lol
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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Lol get some good gauges and an r12 recharge kit along with a few cans of freeze 12. Take all that and a couple google searches and you will be able to do it
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Cool beans, I'll try it
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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If you have any problems just pm me
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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How much money will it all cost me?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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Freeze 12 is $9 a can - get 3
The retro r12 recharge kit is $12
A good set of gauges are $? - I already had an r12/r22 gauge set in the garage

So under $60 if you can borrow a set of gauges
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:55 AM
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who ssells freeze 12 for 9 dollars a can ??????
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