80 528i A/C wiring

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Soundkat
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Location: Phoenix, AZ

80 528i A/C wiring

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Can't get my A/C to function and I'm thinking it is because the red wire coming from the clutch on the compressor(about 6" long) goes to a plug, then 2 black wires hook to that plug, one wire goes up the freon hose to a switch on the bottom of the dryer, the other wire is broken off with about 1/4" hanging out of the plug. I've looked all over and can't find where that wire goes. I've looked at the wiring diagram and it shows the 2 wires one going to "stage 1 relay" the other going to "Compressor temperature switch" and then to "Change-over relay". If some kind soul could look at their car and tell me where this wire (I assume it is going to the "stage 1 relay")goes or where the "stage 1 relay" is. Well then I just may have A/C while the temps here in Phoenix are approaching 110. (it was so hot last week I saw 2 trees fighting over a dog!) Thanks in advance. :D
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Soundkat
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Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:33 pm
Location: Phoenix, AZ

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nevermind, i just ran a new wire to the relay which i spent 2 hours trying to find taking the drivers side cowl off and the fuse box apart ugh. and they say german engineers are good? they must've got better!~ at least since 1980 :x :x :x
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