2002 Mazda MPV No cool air with AC

Tiny
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I have been using the "No. 11 No Cool Air" diagnostic procedure from the workshop repair manual. I have been able to check the following:
Warm air is blowing out of vents, A/C compressor is not operating (unless the A/C relay connector terminal C and D are shorted (step #9), but still doesn't blow cold air), inspected Low pressure refrigerant (good), indicator light is on, the refrigerant pressure switch terminal C and A has voltage (but when A and C are shorted there is no cool air is blowing out), and changed A/C Relay switch with known working fuse of horn with no change in magnetic clutch (also, terminal A and D has voltage).

Not sure about:
Step 3 - High pressure test (I don't have cables to test)
Step 8 - DTC codes - just replaced an oxygen sensor and waiting for all codes to clear
Step 19 - Wasn't sure where "Test voltage at PCM connector terminal 69 (iG1 signal)" was.
Step 22 - Wasn't sure what it was talking about.

So, it looks like I stopped at step 27 - Magnetic Clutch connector terminal A is not receiving voltage (unless I test it as the when I have shorted the A/C relay connector C and D). It says to replace wiring harness between A/C relay and magnetic clutch. To me it seems like it is getting power when shorted so confused about this. Also, is/could the problem with the Magnetic clutch since it doesn't blow cold air even when it is shorted and runs. Just want to know what should be replaced, I hate to spend extra money on things that don't need replaced and to find it's still not working after they are replaced.
Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 11:42 AM

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Tiny
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What is your low pressure reading?
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
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Approx. 50 psi
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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Thats low usually your looking at 80-100psi without the compressor on. What does your manual say for min pressure for turning the compressor on?
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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Sorry it has been a few days since I checked, so I checked again and it looks like 100 psi. It's hard to be certain because I have to jump the compressor to get a reading.
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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You shouldn't have to jump it to get a low pressure reading and if its a 100 psi with the compressor on thats way too high it should be in the 20's and 30's. You should have about 80-100psi on the low side with the compressor off.
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 1:15 PM
Tiny
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If I were to get some of it removed, do you think it would allow the compressor to work properly?
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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You have me confused what are we removing and why?
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Monday, June 9th, 2014 AT 6:41 PM

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