Hi folks,

Long time no post. I hope the old-timers still on here are doing well!

My Gen2 is still going strong. Third daughter is driving it now with 235k miles on it. Still doesn't leak or use any oil. Last year I renovated the AC system, including a new compressor and it worked great! Over the winter something has happened to the wiring. Here's what I know;

1. No power to the compressor when the AC is on.
2. Condenser fan works fine
3. No blown fuses
4. The AC relay works (click) and resistance across it is 0.5 ohms. I get the same readings on the fan relay
5. I switched the compressor and fan relays and no change, so the AC relay must be working fine
6. I get continuity between the wire to the compressor harness and the relay contact for that wire
7. Applying 12v to the compressor harness makes the compressor clutch engage

For some reason, power is not getting from the relay to the compressor wire. Anyone got an idea of what to check next?

Thanks! Reuben

If you're freon has leaked out the compressor will not run. There is a pressure switch n the system.

Thanks. No freon leaks. That was the first thing I checked. Pressure switch check is a good idea. I would think that a signal from the pressure switch would trigger the relay?

Are the relays good? I ask as there are times I have seen double pole relays wired with only one set of contacts used. Two relays could be good but still bad depending on the configuration.

Also, plug corrosion... As you note that something "over the winter" quit working. What is a moving part or contact that has been in one position and corrosion prevents proper operation???

The only suggestions I can offer are from my FSM. I will only list things that you have not checked but realize that your Gen2 might be different than my Gen3.

Magnetic Clutch is not switched ON:

1. Check Dual Pressure Switch
2. Check the air inlet sensor
3. Check the thermo sensor
4. Check the air conditioner control unit