Date:         Tue, 28 Sep 2004 22:07:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: A/C fuse out - but WHERE is it??
Comments: To: SD Kraning <PopTop88@CHARTER.NET>
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As different years/models have things in different places, it is helpful
to give us a clue. I'll assume you have an 86 or up since you mention 3
fan speeds. There is a separate feed directly from the alternator to the
AC system. There is a fuse link and some fusses located under the trim
cover at the left rear. Remove the cover and you'll see them. Don't be
surprised to see things melted.

Dennis


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Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 8:25 PM
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Subject: A/C fuse out - but WHERE is it??

Good evening, everyone -


My A/C had been working fine all summer. But today the system shut down
while I was using it. Didn't die slowly or overheat, just went dead.
That lead me to believe it might be a fuse.

With my a/c system, the temp switch overrides the fan switch (ie. if the
temp switch is off, the fan will not opperate. temp switch on to any
setting, the fan can work on any of 3 speeds. Don't know if everyone
else's is like that or not.)

Anyway, I checked the fuse box up front and all the small fuses are
good. The heater fan does work, but I think that is a seperate fan
system, if I'm not mistaken.

So what would be the next most likely place to check. I have a feeling
it is a fuse somewhere else, but where is the fuse that opperates the
A/C temp switch?. Am I on the right track here?

Any thoughts appreciated.

thanks!

Scott K.