How do I test my compressor on my 1987 toyota camry le. The clutch wo'nt engage?

Asked by Kenneth Oct 24, 2015 at 03:15 PM about the 1987 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I converted my R12 to R134 and I can't seem to get my A/C compressor to
come on. The lights work but there is no clutch.

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There is a low pressure switch that may be the cause of it not engaging ... did you have a problem before doing anything?

Best Answer Mark helpful

I'm not sure where that is on my Toyota. Do you know? I am trying to check my relays as we speak.. Thanks for your response1 Ken

30,385

Here's a great video ... this will show you what to look for and how it works ... you don't have a High cutoff ... just a low but it will look the same https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMi3VDkPdCo

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Are you sure you did the entire conversion process correctly? If all was working fine before, you may have missed a step. Here is a video on how to convert R12 to R134a. Check it out and see if you did all of the correct steps................................................................. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__alchrw7CE

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