AC Radio Fuse Question

[h***@hotmail.com]

Question about the A/C Radio fuse. It keeps getting blown everytime I
start my car, I have a 94 ES. I'm confused as to what would cause this
problem. I do hear a click click around the engine before the fuse
gets blown. At the moment my temperature gages and radio do not work.
There is power but as for heat or AC there is none. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks.

[Ray O]

Post by h***@hotmail.com
Question about the A/C Radio fuse. It keeps getting blown everytime I
start my car, I have a 94 ES. I'm confused as to what would cause this
problem. I do hear a click click around the engine before the fuse
gets blown. At the moment my temperature gages and radio do not work.
There is power but as for heat or AC there is none. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks.

A fuse blows immediately is usually a sign of a short to ground. Are there
any aftermarket accessories installed in the car, like an aftermarket audio
system, satellite radio, theft deterrent system, i-Pod adapter, remote
starter, etc.? If so, I would start by checking the wiring to make sure the
insulation and wiring are not damaged.

If not, a competent technician will need an electrical wiring diagram to
diagnose and repair the problem.

[j***@hotmail.com]

Clicking a few times in the engine bay should suggest it's probably
the compressor clutch. Radio isn't going to do that in the engine
bay.

Try disconnect the AC compressor clutch wire connector next to the
compressor. Replace the fuse, and start up as usual. If it doesn't
blow the fuse this time you know it's the compressor clutch coil
shorting to ground. How's the AC working? I hope the compressor is
still good ($$$$$). What mileage is your car? A 94 is still half way
decent that the clutch shouldn't burn out unless it's subjected to
excess heat, loads or repeated cycling that burned itself out.

Post by h***@hotmail.com
Question about the A/C Radio fuse. It keeps getting blown everytime I
start my car, I have a 94 ES. I'm confused as to what would cause this
problem. I do hear a click click around the engine before the fuse
gets blown. At the moment my temperature gages and radio do not work.
There is power but as for heat or AC there is none. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks.