another ac question
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Racer
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From: kansasville wi
another ac question
the compressor has a power plug to the clutch, when plugged in it blows the 25 amp fuse for the system, checked out every thing else and this is what blows the fuse. the compressor and clutch are only about 2 years old, but when i pull up on the wires that go into the clutch there is a jingle there? what gives? why is it blowing the fuse?
Safety Car
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First thing I'm thinkin' is seized compressor.
Jump power from the connector, TO the 12V input on the comp. That alone should not fry a fuse. Then gound the comp (-) pin to the frame.
That test will by-pass the freon pressure cut-out switch tho', don't hold it longer than is necessary to confirm a free comp.
Jump power from the connector, TO the 12V input on the comp. That alone should not fry a fuse. Then gound the comp (-) pin to the frame.
That test will by-pass the freon pressure cut-out switch tho', don't hold it longer than is necessary to confirm a free comp.
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Racer
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From: kansasville wi
short?
i think so too, the compressor turns for a few seconds before blowing the fuse, is there supposed to be a clinking sound and movement of somthing to those wires behind the clutch?
Melting Slicks
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Usually with a seized compressor, you can smell the clutch burning....just a nasty smell...
