Questions on AC electrical

Dick Steinkamp

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I'm in the process of changing the AC system on my E3 to a more modern one.

My original system has been disconnected at some point and the electrical part is probably missing pieces.

@HB Chris posted this schematic of the electrical part of the AC system in this thread started by @billpatterson ....

e9AC wiring w legend.jpg


Did the original system not contain a coolant temp sensor to turn the condenser fan on when the engine got hot in addition to turning it on when the compressor was running?

It doesn't look like a Binary or Trinary switch was used originally to protect the system against over or under pressures. Is this the case or is it just missing from this diagram?

What was the purpose of shutting off the heater blower when the AC was activated?

Thanks!
 
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HB Chris

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Not until 74 model year was a temp sensor added to the radiator along with a control box/relay. Apparently BMW felt the heat/fresh air fan should not run and compete with the A/C squirrel cage fan. In 74 the switch was changed to provide this function and the change over relay was eliminated.
 
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