Where is the AC compressor relay located?

Where is the AC compressor relay located?

Locate the Relay In most cases, the relay is mounted on the fender well or fire wall. The relay in a typical A/C control installation has a three-wire connection. One wire is a ground, one wire is the input from the interior control panel and switches, and one wire is the power feed to the A/C compressor clutch.

Which relay controls the AC compressor?

The air conditioner (A/C) relay, is a relay used to send electrical power to the air conditioning compressor, and air conditioning compressor clutch when the system is turned on. It operates just like any other relay, and is often controlled by a button labeled ‘A/C’.

How do I know if my a C relay is bad?

Signs of a Bad or Failing AC Compressor Relay

  1. Inconsistent cooling. The AC compressor is powered by the relay.
  2. AC compressor is not turning on. One of the most obvious signs that the AC relay may have a problem is that the compressor is not coming on at all.
  3. No cold air.

What is a compressor control relay?

The AC compressor relay is responsible for supplying power to the AC compressor and clutch. Without this relay, the AC compressor will not have power and the AC system will not function.

Where is the relay on an AC compressor?

In most cases, the relay is mounted on the fender well or fire wall. The relay in a typical A/C control installation has a three-wire connection. One wire is a ground, one wire is the input from the interior control panel and switches, and one wire is the power feed to the A/C compressor clutch.

Where is the clutch relay on an air conditioner?

Locate the air conditioner clutch relay by tracing the wire connection from the air conditioner compressor plug-in to the relay. In most cases, the relay is mounted on the fender well or fire wall. The relay in a typical A/C control installation has a three-wire connection.

Are there any OEM AC parts for a Toyota?

If the AC in your Toyota is not blowing cold, we carry all of the Toyota OEM AC parts you need to bring the temperatures back down. OEM AC parts are made to be exact fit replacement parts. OEM AC parts come with a manufacturer’s warranty. OEM AC parts are made from quality materials that last as long as the original.

How can I check if my Clutch relay is still running?

Check all three wires with the test light; with the engine running, the wires should all be inactive. With the engine running, turn the A/C control or switch to “on” at the dashboard. Check the three wires again.

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