e34 A/C

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   hi all i have been trying to get my a/c working but can't get power to my compressor.so i have linked out the two connectors to tell the computer that there is gas in it and run a cable to the compressor to see if it works and it does.but when i plugged the normal cable back it wont run.now i found a cable which was frayed and touching the body work have sorted that but still no joy.does anyone think it might have blown a relay and do you know where it is.all fuses are ok. hot and bothered.

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daz525i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10-August-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 10	Topic: e34 A/C Posted: 10-August-2004 at 11:02
	hi all i have been trying to get my a/c working but can't get power to my compressor.so i have linked out the two connectors to tell the computer that there is gas in it and run a cable to the compressor to see if it works and it does.but when i plugged the normal cable back it wont run.now i found a cable which was frayed and touching the body work have sorted that but still no joy.does anyone think it might have blown a relay and do you know where it is.all fuses are ok. hot and bothered. Edited by daz525i

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e34m5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-June-2003 Location: Near Rugby, Warwickshire Status: Offline Points: 1344	Posted: 10-August-2004 at 13:05
	You really shouldn't run the compressor unless you are sure there is gas in the system !...If you are sure it is fully gassed then it could be a faulty relay which controls the compressor clutch, i believe the relay is in the auxilliary relay panel in the engine compartment along with the 2 auxilliary fan relays. If you are not sure if the system is gassed I would highly recommend getting it checked by an Air Con specialist as you could do major damage to the whole system by running the compressor with a low/no refrigerant charge. Miles
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daz525i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10-August-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 10	Posted: 10-August-2004 at 14:26
	hi miles yes i know about running the compressor with no gas.its a case of on off straight away.i did have a aircon specialist to have a look but these guys arnt very good with major electric problems.dont get me wrong there ok on basic electrics just not so good at problem solving so i would warn everyone that has a problem be very wary of guys saying there aircon specialists even when you know they are a reputable company.not inpressed with this lot not gonna name names.anyway enough moaning must get this fixed thanks a agian miles have now got the relay and have tested it yep its blown. daz Edited by daz525i