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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / January 2007

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94 XLT blown A/C fuse

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herbpatterson@hotmail.com - 14 Jan 2007 16:05 GMT
Hi,

I have a 94 Ford Explorer XLT with a blown A/C fuse under steering
column.  The fuse blows again when changed.  The A/C light does not
come on but my blower works.  I don't believe that the compressor is
starting.

Does anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanks, Herb
Ashton Crusher - 15 Jan 2007 06:50 GMT
>Hi,
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>Thanks, Herb

Sounds like a short in the AC clutch or the wiring leading up to it.
To make a quick diagnosis of which, pull the plug off the AC clutch,
then replace the fuse and then try and turn the AC on by pushing the
AC-ON-OFF switch in to the on position.  If the indicator lights up
and the fuse doesn't blow you know the problem is in the clutch since
it's the only part not connected.  If the fuse still blows, it's
something other then the clutch that's shorted.  While you are
monkeying around under the hood to disconnect the wire take a look at
the wiring and see if there is an obvious spot worn thru and shorting
out.
herbpatterson@hotmail.com - 15 Jan 2007 18:35 GMT
Ashton - thanks for the quick answer.  I tried disconnecting the clutch
and the fuse did not blow.  I then tried reconnecting the clutch and
the fuse still did not blow while running for about 15 mins driving
around.  When I originally replaced the fuse, it blew within a minute
or two.

My original replacement fuse was as old as the truck and when I looked
at it, the filament looked more melted than blown so maybe it was a
defective fuse.

If it blows again, I'll look for a short in the wire (I didn't see
anything with a cursory look).

Anyway, thanks for the help.

Herb

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> the wiring and see if there is an obvious spot worn thru and shorting
> out.

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