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ESmorz · 09-19-2009, 03:03 PM

So a couple weeks ago I had an OBD1 S14 KA swapped into my s13.

When I was driving it home I reached my home town and it was around 9pm so it was a bit cold and turned the a/c off. As soon as I released the a/c button... complete engine shutdown. Lost power steering and brakes obviously on a windy road lined with oak trees. Not fun.

I pulled over and with the a/c button pressed back in, it started and got me home without a hitch.

The next day I came out to start and move it and it wouldn't even start.

It's just been sitting like this for about 3 weeks now because I've been busy with school and I feel like I'm back to square one again. After buying a rebuilt motor and having the headache of install off my hands. It has me pretty discouraged at this point.

Sooo basically anyone have any ideas on a possible cause/easy fix, before I have to take it back up to Riverside?

zenki.life · 09-19-2009, 03:10 PM

wtf? really. its like your entire engine harnes is routed through that one AC button! LMAO x10000!

DreamN · 09-19-2009, 03:29 PM

Maybe that was your stealth killswitch.

ESmorz · 09-19-2009, 07:06 PM

Without a doubt.

SoguRacing · 09-19-2009, 07:10 PM

Long shot but maybe your AC clutch has frozen in place and only turns when engaged...not sure how those clutches work. I think they're magnetic/centrifugal. check t out. take the belt off and see if the car starts.

ESmorz · 09-20-2009, 03:12 PM

I'll try that if I have some free time tomorrow.

09-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The Curious Case of the A/c Button So a couple weeks ago I had an OBD1 S14 KA swapped into my s13. When I was driving it home I reached my home town and it was around 9pm so it was a bit cold and turned the a/c off. As soon as I released the a/c button... complete engine shutdown. Lost power steering and brakes obviously on a windy road lined with oak trees. Not fun. I pulled over and with the a/c button pressed back in, it started and got me home without a hitch. The next day I came out to start and move it and it wouldn't even start. It's just been sitting like this for about 3 weeks now because I've been busy with school and I feel like I'm back to square one again. After buying a rebuilt motor and having the headache of install off my hands. It has me pretty discouraged at this point. Sooo basically anyone have any ideas on a possible cause/easy fix, before I have to take it back up to Riverside? __________________ Last edited by ESmorz; 09-19-2009 at 07:12 PM..

09-19-2009, 03:29 PM	#3
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09-19-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Without a doubt. __________________

09-19-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Long shot but maybe your AC clutch has frozen in place and only turns when engaged...not sure how those clutches work. I think they're magnetic/centrifugal. check t out. take the belt off and see if the car starts. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

09-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'll try that if I have some free time tomorrow. __________________

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