If shorting the pins engages the clutch, you are very low on refrigerant, out of refrigerant or as stated, dealing with an elect. issue; that could include a faulty pressure switch.

With a set of gauges suited to your refrigerant, you could at least check the static pressure. That would give some indication as to whether or not the system has sufficient juice to get things started.

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'91 300-SEL