Keep Blowin Out A/C Fuse!!! Options

[Davesceli]

So basically my problem is that every time i try to turn my a/c, i blow out the 10A fuse in the fuse box, the one under the steering wheel.

Im guessing its a problem with the switch, but everytime it tries to engage the clutch on the compressor it blows out the whole climate control panel.


I thought i had a short somewhere in the cabin, but i couldn't find anything. Im all out of ideas...has anyone had this problem or know of any possible solutions??

Thanks

This post has been edited by Davesceli: Oct 7, 2008 - 12:48 AM

[Davesceli]

anybody...

[AudioFreak]

Does the heat work? Fan blowing air?

If those work normally until you press the a/c button then odds are it's the clutch on the compressor.

[Davesceli]

yea all that works...it only does it when i switch on the a/c. Is there anyway to check the clutch?

This post has been edited by Davesceli: Oct 7, 2008 - 10:54 AM

[caszboy]

I'm having the same problem. I had my A/C system checked and discovered that my compressor was the problem. When its seized, the compressor draws to much amps and blows the fuse. So, that would be the first thing i would check. I still have not fixed mine and won't until next summer. The compressor cost $200-$500 and the expansion valve needs to be changed with it as well which is only $25.00. BUT the expansion valve is behind the dash which means TONS OF LABOR!!!!


Casey

[CaliJeff]

i was looking on my car for the ac fuse but cant find it, what is it labeled as? CDS ?

[Samuel]

So basically my problem is that every time i try to turn my a/c, i blow out the 10A fuse in the fuse box, the one under the steering wheel.

Im guessing its a problem with the switch, but everytime it tries to engage the clutch on the compressor it blows out the whole climate control panel.


I thought i had a short somewhere in the cabin, but i couldn't find anything. Im all out of ideas...has anyone had this problem or know of any possible solutions??

Thanks

My Celica is doing exactly what you described but how can I tell if the compressor is bad? Spent the entire day and half the night in the TX heat trying to figure this out! Any help would be greatly appreciated.