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Subject:Re: A/C in '84 blows 25w fuse.
Date:Thu, 25 Mar 2004 17:18:01 EST

In a message dated 3/25/04 5:00:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,
wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes:

>
> Ever since I got my '84 last summer, the air conditioning has never
> worked, though it never really bothered me.  Today, while looking for a
> different fuse, I noticed its fuse was burnt out.  I replaced it with
> another 25, and it went out right away again.
>
> Now I have two questions:
>
> Is that supposed to be a 25w fuse?  I actually have no way of knowing if
> the last person that changed the fuse put in the right size.  That would
> be an easy explanation of the problem.  The fuse is the left of the two
> newer style fuses in '84 vans equipped with air-conditioning---to the
> right of the main fuses.
>
> That explanation is probably to easy.  An A/C experience out there?
> Anything good to try next?
>
>
> Thanks,
> wes
>

i have the EXACT same problem with the a/c in my '84...exact same 25amp fuse
blows.  i put another in, turn it on, and it immediately blows again.    let
me know what you find out..

chris