No 12 Volts to 95 Dakota AC Compressor Clutch

Tiny
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I have a 1995 Dodge Dakota 4X4 SLT with a 5.2L (318 Cu In) with 5-speed manual transmission. The AC clutch never activates when the AC button is pressed, not even for an instant. (I don't think that this could be related to low refrigerant because the clutch would at least engage momentarily.) I disconnected the connector at the clutch and connected a voltmeter. I never get any voltage at the connector. I checked the fuse in the fuse box in the passenger compartment, I verified the compressor relay in the engine compartment is not the problem by swapping it with the starter relay (which is the same) and I verified the 30A fuse for the AC compressor in the electrical box that houses the relays in the engine compartment is good. I verified that the AC button on the AC/Heater control unit is good by removing the unit form the dash and checked for good continuity when the switch is pressed/depressed with an ohmmeter. Could this be an issue with the computer module? Is there a sensor/thermostat anywhere in the passenger compartment that might be faulty causing the compressor clutch not to activate? Note that all other electrical/mechanical systems work perfectly. Thank you in advance for any help with this problem!
Monday, May 14th, 2007 AT 9:44 PM

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Tiny
ROAMING1
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I would still check the low side pressure. Its just one more item eliminated.

Ensure your ac switch is in the on position. Unhook the low pressure switch and then use a jumper to compete the circuit.

The clutch will cycle if its a low pressure sensor issue and then you will know to actually get a pressure level check performed.

Soundl like you have done a good job of running thru the electrical processes.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 AT 7:40 PM
Tiny
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Thank you roaming1! Your suggestion helped prove that I indeed do have a pressure (leak) problem. After jumpering out the low pressure switch, the compressor engaged. After running the AC for a few minutes with the clutched now engaged the air temperature stayed the same. Now I'll run some leak detector through the system and locate the leak. Thanks again!
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 AT 10:17 PM

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