Why does my Porsche clutch not work when hot wired?
Clutch does not work when hot wired. Inspect the wire’s connector for poor contact (corrosion or breaks). Check the negative ground wire from the clutch to the compressor’s body. If no problems are found you’ll need to verify if clutch is getting electrical power.
What happens when you shut off the a / C in a Porsche?
When the a/c electrical circuit to the clutch is excited with 12 volts and enough current the clutch’s magnet pulls the clutch hub into the pulley. Friction takes over and the two pieces turn in unison. So, let’s shut off the engine and locate the clutch’s wire.
Why do I have trouble shooting my Porsche air conditioner?
For R12 systems, if you see a strong stream of small bubbles you are low on refrigerant. With R134a systems or conversions we are not to concerned with refrigerant flow observed at the sight glass because the flow can be cloudy and little if any (with R134a you are more concerned with pressures and temperatures).
Where is the positive wire on a Porsche air conditioner?
Friction takes over and the two pieces turn in unison. So, let’s shut off the engine and locate the clutch’s wire. The wires are usually found toward the back side of the pulley close to the body of the compressor. The positive wire should have a connector somewhere it to get it’s power. Carefully disconnect the connector.
When did Porsche stop making the Porsche 968?
The Porsche 968 was sold from 1992 to 1995, and marketed as the replacement for the Porsche 944. When production ceased in 1995, it represented the end of a line started almost 20 years earlier with the introduction of the Porsche 924.
What kind of brakes does a Porsche 968 have?
Much of the 968’s chassis was carried over from the 944S2, which in itself shared many components with the 944 Turbo (internally numbered 951). Borrowed components include the Brembo-sourced 4-piston brake calipers on all four wheels, aluminum semi-trailing arms and aluminum front A-arms, used in a MacPherson strut arrangement.
Is the 968 a coupe or a convertible?
The 968’s styling somewhat resembled the 928 although it looks considerably more like a blend of the 993 911, which did not appear until the end of the 968’s production and a 944 S2. Like the 944, the 968 was sold as both a coupe and a convertible.