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a/c compressor`
on a 87 corvette will the compressor still kick on if it doesn't have any freon in the system??
I am fixing to buy a new compressor, but noticed while taking it off that I can still turn the clutch by hand, but its hard, but still can be turned. So I hooked it back up and turned the a/c on and it won't kick on, but I have already taken out all the freon.
I am fixing to buy a new compressor, but noticed while taking it off that I can still turn the clutch by hand, but its hard, but still can be turned. So I hooked it back up and turned the a/c on and it won't kick on, but I have already taken out all the freon.
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on a 87 corvette will the compressor still kick on if it doesn't have any freon in the system??
I am fixing to buy a new compressor, but noticed while taking it off that I can still turn the clutch by hand, but its hard, but still can be turned. So I hooked it back up and turned the a/c on and it won't kick on, but I have already taken out all the freon.
I am fixing to buy a new compressor, but noticed while taking it off that I can still turn the clutch by hand, but its hard, but still can be turned. So I hooked it back up and turned the a/c on and it won't kick on, but I have already taken out all the freon.
"on a 87 corvette will the compressor still kick on if it doesn't have any freon in the system?? "...= NO
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From: Modesto California
You can bypass the low pressure switch I believe to make it come on when the freon is low just to make sure the clutch is engaging. Your car takes R-12 which is pricey so I would have the tech who charges the system for you add in some dye and check for leaks right away. Good luck!
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You can jump out low pressure switch to confirm operation of the compressor. You should also jump out the high pressure switch.
It may be easier to just directly apply power to the compressor.
Dale
It may be easier to just directly apply power to the compressor.
Dale
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
WARNING ++++
Overriding the safety feature of the low pressure switch (especially with NO freon (or oil) in the system/compressor) for any length of time will likely destroy the compressor (if it's not already dead) -- so suggest doing this only for seconds if necessary...
Overriding the safety feature of the low pressure switch (especially with NO freon (or oil) in the system/compressor) for any length of time will likely destroy the compressor (if it's not already dead) -- so suggest doing this only for seconds if necessary...
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