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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jul 2017
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      166

      Is my compressor fixed or variable displacement?

      I have a 2018 L86 motor and i was wondering how i can Lookup to see if my compressor is fixed or variable displacement? I’m assuming it’s cariable but thought I’d try to look into it. Here’s a photo of the compressors tag.




    2. #2
      Join Date
      Sep 2018
      Location
      San Antonio
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      7
      Country Flag: United States
      These compressors are most likely Variable displacement, The replacement compressor for the 2018 L86 is a variable displacement. Some visual indicators to I.D the style is:
      Variable displacement comps will typically have a displacement control valve on the body of the compressor (on sides or rear)
      Also in some models there will be an electrical connection going to a pressure switch that is built into the compressor, not to be confused with the power wire.
      Fixed displacement compressor will only have one electrical connector and will not have a control valve.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Aug 2009
      Location
      wisconsin
      Posts
      194
      Here is what you need to do to make it a fixed displacement compressor.
      On the rear of the compressor there is a wire connector. This is for your variable displacement valve. Tie this wire into the compressor clutch energize wire. (+)
      Your done. When clutch is turned on it also opens the solenoid. Works great. I have done 2 gen 5 swaps with a/c and this is how I set them up and they work perfect. Good l u ck

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Jul 2017
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      166
      Thanks man!

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Apr 2017
      Location
      Lindenhurst, NY
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      21
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      Did you get the variable ac converted to fixed as per what was mentioned above?





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