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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Not an LS1 but my dad has a 87 Toyota. We vacuumed the ac out. Well now we can't get the compressor to turn on. How do you jump start one?
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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The low pressure switch is probably the problem.... the safest way is to start injecting freon into the system, the a/c compressor is going to switch on and off frequently but it will eventually come around, and work properly.

The other way is to install a jumper wire across the lower pressure switch and it will activate the compressor.
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i tried putting cans in but the compressor wouldn't budge
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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when you say jumper wire what do you mean?
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Are you sure the a/c compressor clutch is good? Unplug the low pressure switch and take a single wire and go from one of the pins to the low pressure switch to the other. Making a complete circuit between the two pins.
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we changed the clutch but nothing is happening
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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we ran a wire from the battery to the positive on the compressor and nothing happend
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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There is a clearance specification for the clutch. Also if the compressor clutch connector is 2 pin.. then it probably needs ground at the other pin to activate. If its a single pin connector. Make sure your grounded to the motor properly... ie... a painted a/c compressor may not ground properly.
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its a single pin
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Try installing a jumper ground wire from the battery to the compressor housing. Then try applying power to the clutch wire and see what happens.
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