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There is an ac relay, most likely mounted under the hood. There is also a low pressure switch, that will not turn the compressor on if the Freon is too low. Low Freon is the most common cause,

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Q: 1981 Corvette Air conditioner does not work not getting power to compressor is there a relay?
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