Cool Breeze Thread...Need an '88 Wiring Diagram!

[Kwik_Cutty88]

Guys I'm not looking for relationship advice. I love this girl, yes she does love this car too. She'd really rather take the Cutlass, but No A/C In the dead of summer really isn't fun. Anyone have some input on how to actually get my questions in the OP answered?

 

[lilbowtie]

Your the one that brought "THE WOMAN" into the conversation and made it sound like an ultimatum. I would hook up your system installing a new orifice tube and new O-rings. Draw the system down and see if you have any leaks (lots of old parts) If you don't have any leaks your golden - if you do alternate plan B.

 

[theoldsone]

My AC does not work either. You got windows🙂 lower them and then give her a fan lol im kidding. Puting a stock ac sytem isnt easily done considering it may or may not work.

 

[Kwik_Cutty88]

My AC does not work either. You got windows🙂 lower them and then give her a fan lol im kidding. Puting a stock ac sytem isnt easily done considering it may or may not work.

I found a diagram and was looking at it this morning. Instead of wiring the solenoid I'll need for the carb to the hot side of the A/C, I was actually thinking of wiring it to the pressure cycling switch on the accumulator. That way the solenoid is only on when the compressor is actually on. I also found a solenoid I think might work, I can always adapt this bracket to work. I wanted to try to stay with something that was factory on GM.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=331282760722

 

[lilbowtie]

I have the 4 pin solenoid that fits the harness - if you have a Q jet it should bolt on - a holley probably not. You welcome to it.

 

[Kwik_Cutty88]

I have the 4 pin solenoid that fits the harness - if you have a Q jet it should bolt on - a holley probably not. You welcome to it.

I was anticipating a custom bracket anyway. So I'm sure I could adapt a qjet one to fit my holley. Do you have any photos?

 

[theoldsone]

If I where you id try to get it set up first, you don't want to run into problems in the end. I'm pretty sure you know what can happen to AC systems. They leak, compressors sieze or just stop, and all the other parts can fail. I cant give you a back to back instruction manual on how to do it because ive never replaced an entire AC system on a carbed car.(PA heat doesn't bother me). So I dont know if that solenoid would work or not. Im pretty sure you just want a small rpm gain to keep your engine running 500rpms maybe? Start off by fixing that blower motor/resistor first.

 

[lilbowtie]

The solenoid will be the least of your worries - with a v-8 you probably won't even need one, the compressor won't drag a v-8 engine down like a low hp 6.

 

[Bonnewagon]

AC isn't hard IF you have the right tools. Got a good vacuum pump? Set of manifold gauges? And unless you are going to flush out the entire system to remove the old oil and dirt, converting to R-134 is going to be tricky. I would stay with R-12 if you can get some cheap and if not then there are plenty of R-12 substitutes that work fine. I used "Freeze 12" or something on my Mom's car and it worked great. I myself used ES12 on mine and I am very happy since the original mineral oil is compatible with it. Most of your parts should be good as long as they don't have corrosion holes. The compressor is always the problem so just assume you will need a rebuilt or new one. Also, compressor companies won't warranty a compressor unless you can prove the system was flushed and a proper shop did the work. Wiring is easy, the system is just "on" as long as there is enough pressure on the low side. Same wire that engages the compressor activates the carb solenoid.

 

[Kwik_Cutty88]

AC isn't hard IF you have the right tools. Got a good vacuum pump? Set of manifold gauges? And unless you are going to flush out the entire system to remove the old oil and dirt, converting to R-134 is going to be tricky. I would stay with R-12 if you can get some cheap and if not then there are plenty of R-12 substitutes that work fine. I used "Freeze 12" or something on my Mom's car and it worked great. I myself used ES12 on mine and I am very happy since the original mineral oil is compatible with it. Most of your parts should be good as long as they don't have corrosion holes. The compressor is always the problem so just assume you will need a rebuilt or new one. Also, compressor companies won't warranty a compressor unless you can prove the system was flushed and a proper shop did the work. Wiring is easy, the system is just "on" as long as there is enough pressure on the low side. Same wire that engages the compressor activates the carb solenoid.

My dad works at a Buick/GMC dealer, I believe they have the snap on thing that puts the system in a vacuum and sucks all the old out, and pumps new in. I'll upload a picture of what I believe is the A/C compressor harness in the engine bay. One wire is cut.