Thread: Cant get compressor to run

Removed the obd11 plug on the car and as suggested there was corrosion on the pins. I think this might be an issue if the aircon drain gets blocked and it overflows into the passenger foot well. This was the case in my car when I got it. Gave it a good clean before refit ( the obd11 plug, the air con was sorted long ago). Removed EAS ECU, checked plug ok , sprayed with switch cleaner than back again. Dug out old Toughbook laptop and it fired up 1st go. Connected serial cable to car and laptop. Started EAS Unlock, Initialised, cleared faults, read faults.... NONE. GOOD IDLE, Removed cable, started car, Compressor singing away

As a special treat I fitted new insulation mounts to the compressor.

For those who moan about the EAS, whilst I was messing with this issue I was still driving the car every day as usual, running the compressor via a jumper for 5 mins in the morning. Cost to fix, ZERO however I did elect to buy a new lead as I am sure mine is Suspect

Good work there then buddy.
As you say there is a lot of moaning about the EAS. Really it is a basic system.

I have interrupted the power supply to the Brain on mine and i have a switch on the dash i run my compressor only once or twice a day and turn the system off. This saves any unnecessary wear on the system.

Originally Posted by RR P38

Really it is a basic system.

I have a switch on the dash I run my compressor only once or twice a day and turn the system off. This saves any unnecessary wear on the system.

We are on the same wave length, I was thinking this all along , so simple to override it if that`s the way you want to go.
I like to keep mine as stock as practical but as you are a long time owner I understand your stance

Originally Posted by RR P38

Good work there then buddy.
As you say there is a lot of moaning about the EAS. Really it is a basic system.

I have interrupted the power supply to the Brain on mine and i have a switch on the dash i run my compressor only once or twice a day and turn the system off. This saves any unnecessary wear on the system.

I'm guessing you have cut in to pin 1 on the connector? Clever

I have been pondering a switch inline to the EAS Delay Timer to disable the EAS when doing silly stuff off-road. After dislodging my rear right height sensor arm twice in recent times and opting to pull out the EAS Delay Timer rather than crawl under the car in the mud, I think a switch on the dash would be more convenient than pulling the timer out.

Next switch on my wish list is to disable the ABS

Cheers, Paul.