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How to close the clutch on a Ford Escape?

How to close the clutch on a Ford Escape?

When condenser pressure drops, high psi switch closes and completes circuit to PCM and PCM provides ground to AC compressor clutch control coil to close clutch contacts Step 1: Using a test light, check fuses 27 and 13. If good, remove AC compressor clutch relay from socket.

What do I need to know about AC wiring in a Ford Escape?

If still no voltage at compressor clutch connector, check for open in wiring harness from relay to compressor. Evaporator temperature sensor, Low pressure AC cycling switch, Dual function high pressure switch.

How to jump the AC low pressure switch on 2011 Ford Escape?

If you look on the low pressure side of the AC system you will see a plug that is incorporated in to the line. It will have two wires leading to it. Remove the plastic clip that attaches the two wires to the sensor and use a short piece of wire to connect the two terminals in side the plug by putting the ends into the cap.

How is the compressor clutch relay turned on and off?

In some vehicles the compressor clutch relay is turned on and off by the low pressure switch and the evaporator temperature sensor. In a computer controlled system, the compressor clutch relay is grounded by the computer. If the fuse is good, disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor clutch coil.

When condenser pressure drops, high psi switch closes and completes circuit to PCM and PCM provides ground to AC compressor clutch control coil to close clutch contacts Step 1: Using a test light, check fuses 27 and 13. If good, remove AC compressor clutch relay from socket.

If you look on the low pressure side of the AC system you will see a plug that is incorporated in to the line. It will have two wires leading to it. Remove the plastic clip that attaches the two wires to the sensor and use a short piece of wire to connect the two terminals in side the plug by putting the ends into the cap.

How to check the AC on a Ford Escape?

Step 1: Using a test light, check fuses 27 and 13. If good, remove AC compressor clutch relay from socket. Step 2: Use test light to check for battery voltage on terminals 2 and 3 in relay socket. If good, relay is receiving power. Step 3: With engine running and AC turned on, use test light to check for ground on terminal 1 in relay socket.

In some vehicles the compressor clutch relay is turned on and off by the low pressure switch and the evaporator temperature sensor. In a computer controlled system, the compressor clutch relay is grounded by the computer. If the fuse is good, disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor clutch coil.

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Ruth Doyle