1993 celica blowing fuse

My daughter has a 93 celica gt automatic. Everytime AC is turned on blows fuse. Afterwards no AC, no power window and no rpms but car runs fine. Any suggestions?

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labina1
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I'd guess that the AC compressor clutch circuit is the culprit. There's a relay that switches the main current. Buy a bag of fuses and disconnect the clutch (trace the wire in the engine bay). See if firing the clutch relay still blows the fuse.

Side issue: If the AC is not pressurized, be aware this car is R12 based. Its cheaper in the long run to get it converted to R143a than find someone who can supply and install R12. If the AC is still partially pressurized, get a can of durakool R12 compatible and see if it holds up.

SD

Reply to
Stewart DIBBS

If the fuses blows immediately, then there is a direct short to ground somewhere in the affected circuit. You will need a wiring diagram and a multi-meter to diagnose the problem. Start by checking any aftermarket accessories or parts than have been tapped into the circuit, like remote starters, security systems, lights, and audio systems. Then check the power window master switch and circuit, then the AC circuit.

If it takes a while before the fuse blows, then there is high load somewhere. You have to determine which item makes the fuse blow, i.e., turning on the AC or using a power window and check the operation of the load on the circuit.

Reply to
Ray O

You can, if you search enough, find someone who can fit drop-in R12 replacement gas (R49 and a couple of others) for fractionally more than a modern car refil.

J
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Coyoteboy

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