Jay,

Double check my info, but I don't think my '85 has a pressure switch to turn
compressor off in a low-pressure situation.  How do I know?  Just before I
got my A/C serviced I had absolutely no Freon and the compressor ran.  To
the best of my knowledge pressure switches came on '86 and later models.
Our '85s have a dealer-installed system while '86 and later models are
factory-equipped.

Chris.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Jay L Snyder
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 3:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: '85 A/C Hi/Lo Valves

I have an '85 Westy that has the two service valves  on the lines that
enter the back of the A/C compressor.   One valve is on the line which is
closer to the center of the compressor.  I would assume it is the low side?
I have had this thing for almost two years and am now just getting around
to the A/C.  The compressor does not come on, I am assuming it is low on
freon.  PO said, "It works, it just needs freon."

                                              Jay  '85 Westy (The
Hindenburg)