1994 Camry A/C

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Greetings,

1994 Camry - A/C stopped working abruptly; I no longer hear the
characteristic "click" of the clutch engaging.  The only thing in the
fuse panel for A/C looks more like a relay, not a fuse.  Suggestions ...

Thanks,

Warren (camry at warcholik dot com)

Re: 1994 Camry A/C



Could be:

-lack of refrig charge (low head-pressure) due leaking or just too many
years without a system check/eveac/recharge

- too much head-pressure, altho this usually come and goes as the AC system
experiences an overheat on a hot for example.

- the thermostat has thrown in the claw, refusing to tell the AC control the
car cabin temp is too high

- an electrical fault somewhere in the system, such as a break or open
circuit

-  compressor clutch has failed

You will need a manual to easily do these checks:

I'd start by checking for volts (battery=+12v0 at the compressor clutch. If
its there then the clutch is knackered. If not, then you need to check for a
fuse failure (get a manual for quick location of said fuse-box). If the
supply is OK,..next check for relay problems tho these rarely fail,..barring
that, check for probs in the control system ie thermostat failed, or a
protective shutdown is in effect etc...

Jason



Re: 1994 Camry A/C

One other possibility that occurred when my AC went out and the clutch
seemed like it wasn't engaging is that the compressor's shaft snapped!  I
hope this isn't the case for you because it was $$$.

Doug




Re: 1994 Camry A/C

It could be as simple as the dashboard switch, see if the ac is getting
12 volts


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