89 A/C compressor (oe) clutch - diode in the harness- where?
02-27-2011, 08:48 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
89 A/C compressor (oe) clutch - diode in the harness- where?
Can someone explain to me the purpose of the diode in the harness going into the a/c compressor? I have searched and can't find it in my harness. I think my clutch has gone out but want to check this diode that I read about but haven't had to do this before. Thanks!
( 89 OE compressor)
Thanks in advance!
( 89 OE compressor)
Thanks in advance!
02-27-2011, 01:32 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
In the Compressor Coil Connector under a rectanglar piece of black plastic.
The diode is a one way device so that juice can only flow to ground. Without it, the collapsing magnetic field - when the clutch disengages - can allow juice to flow back and short out the Coil. Test it with a DVM as positioned in the clip. Closed circuit toward ground; open the other way.
The diode is a one way device so that juice can only flow to ground. Without it, the collapsing magnetic field - when the clutch disengages - can allow juice to flow back and short out the Coil. Test it with a DVM as positioned in the clip. Closed circuit toward ground; open the other way.
02-28-2011, 07:33 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
In the Compressor Coil Connector under a rectanglar piece of black plastic.
The diode is a one way device so that juice can only flow to ground. Without it, the collapsing magnetic field - when the clutch disengages - can allow juice to flow back and short out the Coil. Test it with a DVM as positioned in the clip. Closed circuit toward ground; open the other way.
The diode is a one way device so that juice can only flow to ground. Without it, the collapsing magnetic field - when the clutch disengages - can allow juice to flow back and short out the Coil. Test it with a DVM as positioned in the clip. Closed circuit toward ground; open the other way.
