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Old 07-07-2010, 11:13 PM
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Re: 1999 Sub c1500 5.7 problems but no codes

OK Girl: with the AC, first thing is disconnect the battery, wait 15 minutes, then reconnect, see if that helps. Second would be to read R134a pressures, as pressure switch will prevent operation (to save the compressor) if the refrigerant is too low - refrigerant helps move the oil. If the refrigerant is low, look for oily residues at AC fittings, the high pressure line from compressor to accumulator, the compressor body itself, etc. If R134a pressures are OK, then check for 12 volt positive voltage at the connector to the compressor, engine and AC "on". If voltage is there, CAREFULLY tap the center of the compressor with a wooden hammer handle, see if it pulls in ("engages"); if it does, then the AC clutch gap likely needs adjusting smaller, like pulling out a spacer. If there's voltage there and you can't get the clutch to engage, the AC magnetic clutch may be bad. If there's no voltage there, get a wiring diagram and work your way backwards, and it's pretty complicated.
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