E36 Air-con

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Jhonno
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Post Thu May 26, 2011 7:49 pm

Is the feed to the pump a +ve? 1 wire going down to the compressor, I can only imagine is a 12v feed to switch the clutch when you press the button in the cockpit...
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Post Fri May 27, 2011 2:53 pm

Ive just had a quick look on mine, its a 3pin plug but only one hole is used.
I too am guessing it would be a 12v feed.
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Post Fri May 27, 2011 3:00 pm

Yeah, that is my thinking also..

I believe you press the button on the dash, which switches a relay, which is kept 'hot' by 39, which in turn feeds a signal to the compressor..
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