A/C clutch will not run unless it is jumped at relay or low-pressure switch?

1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
178,000 MILES • 7.4L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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DAN HOOKS
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The A/C was charged, and I turned on clutch on via me jumping the relay on the fuse box to make clutch come on, low temperature sensor was replaced and relay changed, but clutch still won't run unless its jumped at relay or low-pressure switch.
Jul 19, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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STRAILER
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The low-pressure switch could be telling you there is a leak in the system. Can I ask if you jump the relay, and the compressor runs does it make cold air? When you had the system charged was it flat or did you do it yourself? Let's see if there is any refrigerant left in the system by following this guide:

https://youtu.be/-mikngtS63w?si=JX-3esKd7xCz5jwn

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

Jul 19, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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DAN HOOKS
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It has Freon in system 135 H 55 L.@ 85° Its Cold 41°` when I jump ether one, low pressure switch or relay.. System blew a line from a over charge 3 years ago. I just now replaced the line and pulled a vacuum, it held, I charged System... Clutch refuses to run unless jumped. It gets cold if I jump relay or low pressure switch.
Jul 19, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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If the system has a charge and it runs if you jump the pressure switch then I would replace the pressure switch.
Jul 20, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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DAN HOOKS
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I did, still must jump it!
Aug 2, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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hmm,, makes no sense there, the pressure switch should connect the circuit, maybe you got a defective pressure switch?
Aug 2, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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DAN HOOKS
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I changed both in parking lot still didn't work right. Cabin switch maybe?
Aug 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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Not if you jump the low sensor and the A/C works. The problem is the low-pressure sensor, with the system off what is the residual pressure?
Aug 3, 2024 at 10:34 AM