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   Steve W. to Sail Fisherman   
   Re: Can I jump 12V to the compressor con   
   02 Jul 21 18:35:05   
   
   From: csr684@NOTyahoo.com   
      
   Sail Fisherman wrote:   
   > The air conditioning is blowing just air.   
   > Not hot but not cold.   
   >   
   > I don't think the AC compressor is engaging.   
   > But I don't know how to tell for sure.   
   >   
   > The belt is spinning the AC compressor but I don't know how to tell if the   
   > compressor clutch is actually engaged (the "knobs" are not spinning).   
   >   
   > There is a plug with two wires which is mounted on the compressor.   
   >   
   > Can I jump 12V to one of those two wires to see if the clutch engages?   
   > Will it hurt the ECU?   
      
   Won't hurt the ECU as long as you pull the connector off and only jumper   
   to the correct wires. One is ground and one gets power, most however   
   have the ground connected so that the engine is also part of the ground   
   side. Hook power to the ground side and you will have an issue.   
      
   However as stated in the other comment, the more likely issue is low   
   refrigerant. If you want more info including wiring diagrams and testing   
   methods might I suggest 2CarPros.com. Enter in as much information as   
   you can about the vehicle.   
      
   --   
   Steve W.   
      
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