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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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ok well i just put a new belt on the a/c cause when it ran it had a screech, and so i changed it and all was well... was a little tight for some reason lol but the screech is gone. and now( same as before i repaired belt) the ac bogged down as i drove i drove it o auozone bu before i got there the bogging down stopped but ac hasnt got cold at all since it stopped bogging down... so i get out see that the belt is still attacked and running and also i notice the idle does rise when i hit the ac button now so any help would be appreciated !
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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These two key questions must be answered first:

Does the condenser fan run?

Does the compressor clutch engage?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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the bog is when the ac clutch is kicking on. im sure the cause of that was too much freon.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by r_Senik
the bog is when the ac clutch is kicking on. im sure the cause of that was too much freon.
Maybe
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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it stopped bogging down it no longer does this and the fan im not sure but i can go check if u wish me to wouldnt take me too long
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RonJ@HT
These two key questions must be answered first:

Does the condenser fan run?

Does the compressor clutch engage?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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ok well i take it the fan is supposed to start up when i turn the a/c on and it doesnt and the a/c compressor no longer engages either
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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its miserably hot outside haha
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Does the A/C button light turn on?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Test fuses 17 and 56. See FAQs sticky for diagram.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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If the fan doesnt turn on then its a problem with the wiring. fuse, broken ground, cut wire etc...
Also the system could be low on pressure stopping the clutch from turning on.
You need a gauge to hook to the low side and find out the static pressure which should be close to 100psi. If its something like 20-30 then there isnt enough in the system to run.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 03:44 AM
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thank you guys for the help ill try to figure something out today and get back with you
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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alright well i found a blown fuse in the fuse box under the hood and the a/c engages now but the fan doesnt kick on when the ac engages so what should i try next p.s all my grounds are good
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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You can also hook up the fan to a power source and see if it turns on at all. Might be the fan itself is bad. Just a suggestion. That is what I do normally. Take out as many variables as possible to track down the problem.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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alright well i found a blown fuse in the fuse box under the hood and the a/c engages now but the fan doesnt kick on when the ac engages so what should i try next p.s all my grounds are good
Jump power and ground to the fan. If it turns on then you proably have a bad relay. If it doesnt turn on you need a new fan.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Jump power and ground to the fan. If it turns on then you proably have a bad relay. If it doesnt turn on you need a new fan.
whats the fastest way to jump the fan ill do it in the morning and get back with you guys
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 4dr_Noob
whats the fastest way to jump the fan ill do it in the morning and get back with you guys
Unplug the wire harneds. Its 2pins just jump one to ground and other to power(battery).
Just be carefull the wires don't touch, or your short out some stuff.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Ok I'll go pick up some wires after work lol I got some 14 or 16 gauge speaker wire will that do the trick?
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Didn't come on gonna get a relay Now ..... Never mind that means its the fan lol guess I'm gonna order a fan lol
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Best of luck with the resolution.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks and I love this community people are so helpful
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Didn't come on gonna get a relay Now ..... Never mind that means its the fan lol guess I'm gonna order a fan lol
Yea if you jump power and ground and it didnt kick on then the fan is dead.
You can get an oem replacment on ebay for $45shipped.
I got one a few weeks ago because my slim fan wasnt cutting it.
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