Beneath the terminal cover is found the compressor
relay (labeled "A" below), overload protector (labeled
"B") and the electrical terminals of the compressor
motor.
Remove the compressor relay by pulling it
straight off from the compressor.
Pull the wire off of the side terminal of
the relay. It is connected with a slip on connector. Firmly
pull the connector, do not pull on the wire. You may need
to use a pair of needle-nose pliers.
Inspect the connector and terminal for corrosion.
If either is corroded they should be cleaned or replaced.
There are two types of relays you may encounter,
wire coil and solid state. If the relay has an exposed wound
wire coil it can be tested for continuity. Otherwise, the
relay is of solid state design and requires specialized equipment
for testing.
