A/C Compressor Cut-Out

1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION A/C Compressor Cut-Out
OPERATION
A circuit breaker relay temporarily switches off the magnetic clutch on the A/C compressor during acceleration. The Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit also switches off the compressor relay for 10 sec when driving off (full load at vehicle speeds below 13 km(h).
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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