Hi, Fixkick, with the help of your excellent A/C troubleshooting instructions (and a shop manual), I was able to find the problem with the non-running A/C on the '98 Tracker 16V 4-door I bought a couple of months ago.
I guess the previous owner had a problem with the electric fan running all the time, and instead of fixing the problem, they just pulled the A/C fuse to keep the fan from running!!
I was very happy when I checked the little coolant temperature switch screwed into the side of the thermostat housing, and found that it was open (overheat signal). I was even happier when I grounded the Yellow/Blue wire and the A/C compressor ran like it's supposed to!
So, I need to replace that switch. Would you know the mfr's part number or the P/N for an aftermarket replacement?
The manual calls it an ECT switch, opens above 235 deg F.
Thanks for you help and for this website with all its excellent info. I found your timing/adjustments section very useful, when fixing all the problems the Hammer-Mechanic did to the crankshaft gear and other things!!!
Cheers............ed
I guess the previous owner had a problem with the electric fan running all the time, and instead of fixing the problem, they just pulled the A/C fuse to keep the fan from running!!
I was very happy when I checked the little coolant temperature switch screwed into the side of the thermostat housing, and found that it was open (overheat signal). I was even happier when I grounded the Yellow/Blue wire and the A/C compressor ran like it's supposed to!
So, I need to replace that switch. Would you know the mfr's part number or the P/N for an aftermarket replacement?
The manual calls it an ECT switch, opens above 235 deg F.
Thanks for you help and for this website with all its excellent info. I found your timing/adjustments section very useful, when fixing all the problems the Hammer-Mechanic did to the crankshaft gear and other things!!!
Cheers............ed