!!!DANGER!!! !!!WARNING!!! Exploding A/C clutches!!!!

67Dart273 said
..........It turns out that (at least on the later Dodge RAM/ Dakota/Durango) that there is a spike protection diode IN THE PIGTAIL of the compressor.

SIX225 said
Diodes are often put on coils to protect the driver on the circuit that controls it. I'D put one back in.

As I mentioned in my post.............yes, I know exactly why it's there........LOL

Anyone want to doubt the validity, "hold onto the test leads when you disconnect the clutch from the battery............