Hello all. One of the connectors (pins) for one of the A/C relays in the under hood box in my 1987 Camry broke off. Is it possible to repair just that one slot or will I have to replace the whole connector (female molded into the box) or the entire fuse/relay box? Help needed, thanks.

 

Pins are most likely part of a unit soldered into the circuit board. Try Ebay for a used relay.

 

Appreciate the response. Just got to the fuse box removed and it appears that only 3 (of 4) terminals on the AC MG relay are used. So perhaps there never was a pin in the one slot Am going to try to locate a wiring diagram to make sure. On a related note: Any of you re-charged your AC with R12 rather than retrofitting? Cost of retrofit? Thanks.

 

Yes, magnetic clutch relay has only three terminals. What appears would be the fourth terminal is just a parking location for the switch arm.when relay is off. This terminal is attached to nothing.

Suggest rather then retrofit the AC try to find more R12 or suitable substitute. Try ebay for substitutes or the real thing. Takes 1.3 to 1.7 lbs.

 

Thanks Joey P. Am going to check out re-charging it.

 

Also noticed that the AC button when pushed in/AC on ("on light") now blinks. Same thing with the Eco button. Not sure if it is intermittent or not. Any thoughts on what would cause this? Thanks.

 

The light could be low Freon or the A/C amplifier is bad.