Date:         Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:49:56 -0700
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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Make sure you turn the temp setting all the way to coldest.
If you don't hear the condenser fan or any relay clicking,
check fuse #12 of the main dash fuse panel.

Mark


John Rodgers wrote:
> Jim, thanks.
>
> Before get to the jumpering part, there is another problem. On ol Rd, the
> '88 GL, with engine of, but with ignition on, if the AC switch is turned
> on, the radiator/condensor turns on. This is as it should be. On the Carat,
> with the same operation, the fan DOES NOT turn on. I believe it should,
> therefore I think there is a fault. I think that fan has to be running for
> the AC to turn on. I jumpered the clutch so I know it works.
>
> On the GL, with engine running, and the AC in condensor fan mode, I had to
> add a whole csn of refrigerant  at which time the clutch engaged and the
> compressor came on. Not so with the carat. I think that condensor fan not
> running had something to do with it. Haven't deciphered all the switch and
> relay circuits yet.
>
> John