A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
05-09-2005, 07:46 PM
#11
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:46 PM
#12
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:46 PM
#13
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
ground for the solenoid to energize.
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my battery.
> > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
to
> > activate the solenoid.
> > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
compressor
> > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>
> Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>
> Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> disconnect the compressor.
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:52 PM
#14
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
substituting relays does not rectify it
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
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Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:52 PM
#15
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
substituting relays does not rectify it
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:52 PM
#16
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
substituting relays does not rectify it
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
05-09-2005, 07:52 PM
#17
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
substituting relays does not rectify it
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
two wire connector at compressor
need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
0|||||||0
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
"JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
> I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
> ground for the solenoid to energize.
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
> > JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
> > > Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
> > > The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
battery.
> > > Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
> to
> > > activate the solenoid.
> > > I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
> compressor
> > > clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
> > > Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
> >
> > Should be the same as my 93ZJ
> > http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
> >
> > Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
> > it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
> > disconnect the compressor.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>
>
05-09-2005, 08:31 PM
#18
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
The case provides a continuous ground, the relay provides a switched +12
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
05-09-2005, 08:31 PM
#19
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
The case provides a continuous ground, the relay provides a switched +12
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
05-09-2005, 08:31 PM
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Re: A/C CLUTCH SOLENOID
The case provides a continuous ground, the relay provides a switched +12
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
volts to energize the solenoid. Is your HVAC control on defrost by any
chance?
JEEPR wrote:
> substituting relays does not rectify it
> two wire connector at compressor
> need to know if its a case ground on the solenoid
>
>
> 0|||||||0
> Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
> "JEEPR" <YJJPS@nospam@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
> news:tCSfe.18608$B82.432652@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
>
>>When I pull the relay the solenoid de-energizes.
>>I'm thinking there is a short somewhere or chaffed wire, supplying maybe a
>>ground for the solenoid to energize.
>>
>>
>> 0|||||||0
>>Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves
>>
>>
>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>news:JhRfe.8127$Ri4.4760@okepread07...
>>
>>>JEEPR did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>>Have an 98 Grand Cherokee
>>>>The a/c clutch solenoid is staying engaged and running down my
>
> battery.
>
>>>>Does any one know if this is a ground seeking or power seeking circuit
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>activate the solenoid.
>>>>I know a lead comes from the powertrain control module to the a/c
>>
>>compressor
>>
>>>>clutch relay, but don't have a diagram or schematic to follow.
>>>>Is there a way to test the powertrain control module.
>>>
>>>Should be the same as my 93ZJ
>>>http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/zj-59.jpg
>>>
>>>Pull the relay. If the clutch is still engaged then
>>>it's dead. The clutch can be replaced without having to
>>>disconnect the compressor.
>>>
>>>--
>>>DougW
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/