Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bad Compressor?

I got everything on the a/c hooked back up last fall and with the help of a shop manual on cd I was able to figure out how to reattach the vacuum hoses on the temperature controls. I put a small amount of coolant in after connecting alternative cooling valves. When I heard the compressor kick on I was really hopeful.

But alas, my hope was short lived. Every time the compressor tries to kick in it melts the A/C fuse. And I mean "melts". I confirmed the fuse size and tried both the amp listed in the owners manual and in the shop manual. The larger amp fuse took longer to melt but melted non the less.

I haven't spent any more time on it over the winter months but will need to address it soon.

If any one can post any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

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