Why won't my a/c turn on?

1988 TOYOTA CAMRY
160,000 MILES
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GREENCHEVYMALIBU
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The a/c turns on when u push the Econ a/c button but not the a/c button. It doesn't engage compressor.
Jun 18, 2012 at 4:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the magnetic clutch relay
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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GREENCHEVYMALIBU
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Where is that? Would it be a relay if the a/c turns on with the a/c Econ button?
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for power at the compressor magnetic clutch -let me know
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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