Is it possible to jumper the AC compressor so it turns on?

[AllanS]

My AC compressor won't start, and I want to find out if the clutch is shot, or if the r12 pressure is low enough to prevent the clutch from operating.

Is there some sort of fuse or relay that I can jumper just for a second to see if it starts?

Thanks!

Allan

[winfred]

the easyest way is to just put 12 volts directly to the clutch wire, most of the other crap can depend on the computer letting it come on

[AllanS]

Just a side thought- do you think it's more common to have a system just needing a recharge, than a compressor that's shot?

[winfred]

could be low, theres two switches on the dryer, one black and one white plug, one turns on the aux fan to high and the other turns on the compressor, jump them with the ac on and engine running