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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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When I hit the "AC" button the light comes on in the button for 3 seconds and then goes out. The inner belt is turning but the compressor clutch never engages - the compressor outer plate does rotate freely. I believe there has to be pressure in the system for the compressor to kick in, yes? Sound like I have a leak? Z has 92,000 on it.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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My 03 Z only had 33k when it started leaking...
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Check for pressure (use search function for howto). If the pressure is there, check fuses and the small gray relay in the fusebox under the hood. I had to swap my relay with the horn for it to work. Of course now my horn doesn't work.
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