air conditioning

wapolo3 · Post by **wapolo3** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:55 am

My 1983 spider has air conditioning. It was not kicking in so I had the compressor tested and it seems to be in good condition, however the mechanic said that it must be a relay since the compressor works. I have no idea where to look for this relay. Any suggestions?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:39 pm

usually the ac system has a pressure switch that prevents the compressor from engaging when the freon is low. Did he hook up a manifold gauge set to test pressure? Did the ac cool when he engaged the compressor?

wapolo3 · Post by **wapolo3** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:28 pm

Mark

The guy filled the freon and then engaged the compressor and it worked, however when he tried to do it without the overrided is when the compressor would not kick it. He believes there is a relay under the passenger side dash or in that unit that lies under the dash. Any ideas what relay he may be talking about?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:00 pm

since the ac units were all dealer installed it's difficult to say how it may be wired. You'll have to start checking circuits from the switch and tracing the wires. I'd look for a relay that looks like it's been added rather than a stock unit.

Gerard Del Monte · Post by **Gerard Del Monte** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:27 pm

If you are not in the deep South/Southwest, why do you need a/c? Put the top down, wear a hat, go fast.