2001 Peterbilt 379 ac help please

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Trevor19, Jun 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM.

  1. Trevor19

    Trevor19 Bobtail Member

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    This may be silly enough. But is there a test for the ac on/off switch inside the truck to verify it’s getting power and sending power as requested. I’m trying to walk through the electrical process of the system.
     
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  3. bjytech

    bjytech Light Load Member

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    Oh I see, you have the later 01-05 panel. That would be your AC relay that is clicking, so control side is all good then (Pressure switches and control switch.)

    Somewhere between the relay and the compressor it's not getting power.
    I've even had more than one compressor with a bad clutch out of the box In the last few years.
    Check with a test light right at the compressor and see if it is getting power.
     
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  4. Star Rider

    Star Rider Road Train Member

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    Also check that one terminal where the relay plugs in is a key switch power. With the A/C turned off.
     
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  5. Trevor19

    Trevor19 Bobtail Member

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    I’ll grab a test light tomorrow, silly I have a multi meter but not one of those. I got the compressor from Peterbilt and it would really let me down with them if it was bad from the jump.

    I’m sure there’s a way, but is there a simple way to check a wire from point a to point b to try to see if it’s still good?
     
  6. Trevor19

    Trevor19 Bobtail Member

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    I’m not sure I’m following you on this one.
     
  7. Star Rider

    Star Rider Road Train Member

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    When you hit your A/C button it trips the relay, the relay then sends the key switch power out through the pressure switches and then to the compressor clutch.
     
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