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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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I have a 94 C4 with the automatic climate control system. My original issue was with the controls and after replacing the Programmer module and cleaning the contacts on the indash control all was working as designed. I drove the car home from work on a Friday and let it sit for 2 weeks and when started up the AC was not working. All of the controls seem fine but the AC clutch is not engaging. I have checked/replaced the AC clutch fuse but no luck.
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Are you getting a flashing light on your system? If you are you might want to run diagnostics and let the unit tell you what is wrongs. I bet you have a "09" meaning low freon.

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No flashing lights.
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Go ahead an run the diagnostic anyway to confirm you are getting "00" on the screen, we can go from there.
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Go ahead an run the diagnostic anyway to confirm you are getting "00" on the screen, we can go from there.
I am getting "00" on the screen. I have also tried jumping the low pressure switch.
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Are you getting voltage across the compressor clutch when you turn it on?
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Are you getting voltage across the compressor clutch when you turn it on?
Yep, this is the next step. If you are not getting anything at this point, your clutch/compressor is suspect.
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Yep, this is the next step. If you are not getting anything at this point, your clutch/compressor is suspect.
No voltage at the AC clutch connector.
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I think I'd jumper or replace the clutch cutout relay before I went after a clutch or compressor.

With the ignition switch in run there should be 12v on pin A of the socket. If that's there jumper the relay and see if the clutch engages.
Don't need the car running for this test.
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