A/C Questions

Comatose · 05-12-2002, 07:30 PM

86GT 5spd, HO 5.0

The A/C clutch doesn't engage, hence no A/C. There is some voltage going to the pigtail that hooks directly to the pump (about 2 volts), is this normal? I have unhooked the pigtail and bypassed it with two wires (car running) directly from the battery--still nothing. Fuses are fine.

Is the clutch fried, or could something else be wrong? Does anyone have a clutch or complete A/C compressor for sale?

Thanks,
Jeremiah

drudis · 05-12-2002, 10:34 PM

I have a complete A/C system I pulled off my 1989 with 32K original miles. Worked like new when removed (hardly ever used it, so finally removed it).
Contact me privately drudis@dariusrudis.com

Barrfight · 05-12-2002, 10:39 PM

Turn the AC on, lift the hood, and push the disk on the front of the pulley for the AC. Spin while you push it in and try not to hurt yourself. It should take off and work fine. At least it worked for my car. It used to have to be started that way once in a while, but now it works like new. Funny how things fix themselves sometimes......

90LxDroptop · 05-12-2002, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Barrfight
Turn the AC on, lift the hood, and push the disk on the front of the pulley for the AC. Spin while you push it in and try not to hurt yourself. It should take off and work fine. At least it worked for my car. It used to have to be started that way once in a while, but now it works like new. Funny how things fix themselves sometimes......

LOL, I just posted about my car not starting at all in the past few days unless in nuetral...IT STARTED PERFECTLY THE WHOLE DAY TODAY...wierdddd, but hey, i'm not complaining.

Comatose · 05-13-2002, 09:45 AM

Drudis--

Will you seperate with the compressor only? How much do you want for it?

I will try to 'jump start' the A/C, hopefully it works.......hopefully I don't lose any body parts.

Thanks,
Jeremiah

Maroon 5.0 LX · 05-13-2002, 10:05 AM

Sounds like a symptom of low freon, did you check it? Does it have a sight glass?

Barrfight · 05-13-2002, 10:39 AM

Did it work?

Comatose · 05-13-2002, 11:21 AM

No.......it looks like the clutch is shot. Is the clutch difficult to replace, or am I better off replacing the entire compressor?

Falcons Talon · 05-15-2002, 09:57 AM

The clutch is pretty easy to replace. On my 92, the clutch went out. I replaced it pretty easily. just make sure you rent an a/c clutch puller from autozone. Good luck.

05-12-2002, 07:30 PM	#1
Comatose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Goldendale, WA, USA Posts: 84	A/C Questions 86GT 5spd, HO 5.0 The A/C clutch doesn't engage, hence no A/C. There is some voltage going to the pigtail that hooks directly to the pump (about 2 volts), is this normal? I have unhooked the pigtail and bypassed it with two wires (car running) directly from the battery--still nothing. Fuses are fine. Is the clutch fried, or could something else be wrong? Does anyone have a clutch or complete A/C compressor for sale? Thanks, Jeremiah __________________ Jeremiah 1986 Mustang GT K&N Filter, Removed Air Silencer, Black Magic Fan, 65mm Explorer TB, 110lph BBK Fuel Pump, F/M Force II Cat -Back, O/R h-pipe, U/D's Timing@14* 1986 Mustang LX SSP--new project car AOD, 3.27's, Dumps, 238k miles

05-12-2002, 10:34 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I have a complete A/C system I pulled off my 1989 with 32K original miles. Worked like new when removed (hardly ever used it, so finally removed it). Contact me privately drudis@dariusrudis.com __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com Last edited by drudis; 05-13-2002 at 11:58 AM..

05-12-2002, 10:39 PM	#3
Barrfight Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 51	Try this Turn the AC on, lift the hood, and push the disk on the front of the pulley for the AC. Spin while you push it in and try not to hurt yourself. It should take off and work fine. At least it worked for my car. It used to have to be started that way once in a while, but now it works like new. Funny how things fix themselves sometimes...... __________________ Give Blood--Play Rugby! HOOAH! Red 1991 LX 5.0 Hatchback BBK Headers 2 Chamber Flowmasters 2 1/2 in. exhaust Underdrives 1.7 roller rockers ported stock intake and heads 3.73 gears

05-13-2002, 09:45 AM	#5
Comatose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Goldendale, WA, USA Posts: 84	Drudis-- Will you seperate with the compressor only? How much do you want for it? I will try to 'jump start' the A/C, hopefully it works.......hopefully I don't lose any body parts. Thanks, Jeremiah __________________ Jeremiah 1986 Mustang GT K&N Filter, Removed Air Silencer, Black Magic Fan, 65mm Explorer TB, 110lph BBK Fuel Pump, F/M Force II Cat -Back, O/R h-pipe, U/D's Timing@14* 1986 Mustang LX SSP--new project car AOD, 3.27's, Dumps, 238k miles

05-13-2002, 10:05 AM	#6
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Sounds like a symptom of low freon, did you check it? Does it have a sight glass? __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

05-13-2002, 10:39 AM	#7
Barrfight Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 51	well...... Did it work? __________________ Give Blood--Play Rugby! HOOAH! Red 1991 LX 5.0 Hatchback BBK Headers 2 Chamber Flowmasters 2 1/2 in. exhaust Underdrives 1.7 roller rockers ported stock intake and heads 3.73 gears

05-13-2002, 11:21 AM	#8
Comatose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Goldendale, WA, USA Posts: 84	No.......it looks like the clutch is shot. Is the clutch difficult to replace, or am I better off replacing the entire compressor? __________________ Jeremiah 1986 Mustang GT K&N Filter, Removed Air Silencer, Black Magic Fan, 65mm Explorer TB, 110lph BBK Fuel Pump, F/M Force II Cat -Back, O/R h-pipe, U/D's Timing@14* 1986 Mustang LX SSP--new project car AOD, 3.27's, Dumps, 238k miles

05-15-2002, 09:57 AM	#9
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	The clutch is pretty easy to replace. On my 92, the clutch went out. I replaced it pretty easily. just make sure you rent an a/c clutch puller from autozone. Good luck.

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