Date:         Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:51:37 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC No Go in '88 GL
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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I think I'm battling things that occured as a result of that engine harness
fire.

John
On Jun 21, 2016 21:36, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Pessimistic Dennis again! That fuse link failing is a symptom. Sometimes
> they do just overheat due to the connections loosening but most of the time
> it is a sign something else is wrong. Of the things that fuse link feeds it
> includes the radiator fan for the low and intermediate (AC high side
> pressure) speeds. As such everything needs to be tested for proper current
> draw. Also it is common for some of the wiring to get cooked and corroded
> increasing resistance so much that motors actually draw more current trying
> to do their job just coking the wiring further. Test and replace as needed.
> A ammeter will be a friend indeed here.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of John Rodgers
> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:32 PM
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> Subject: AC No Go in '88 GL
>
> Well, maybe I have found the reason. A friend said look for the fuseable
> link. He describe it, being in the D pillar. I looked. It wasn't obvious
> but I found it. Just looking it appeared intact. I touched it and it fell
> to powder.
>
> Will get a new one tomorrow, and hopefully my AC woes will be over. Not
> perfect, but the thing will be useable. Will post the outcome.
>
> John
>