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Subject:Re: 84 Vanagon A/C
From:t bill
Date:Sun, 11 Oct 1998 00:00:35 -0700

I own an 84 Vanagon 4 sp w/ A/C.  Thanks to
> Gregory Ramirez for the info about the radiator fan coming on
> automatically with the ignition (when the evap fan switch is on).
> My question of the day (and I will have many soon) is when I am
> using my a/c on a very hot day (we get many days over 115F for
> three months), the compressor clutch comes on with the thermostat.
> but when the raditor fan goes into high speed, it cuts out the
compressor
> until the low speed resumes again.  This can be very frustrating as
> the inside of the van will reach 100F in no time flat!

I posted a rather extensively about my hot wheather mods TX heat made
necessary, including how to over ride that pesky compressor cut out.
If I can find it I send you a copy.  Basically, the way it works is if
there is power going to the high speed fan, the compressor is turned
off.

TBill
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