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Topic: Puddles of water? Damn A/C...
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6848
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-28-2001 02:33 PM
   
Ok, I noticed my A/C was "sweating" the other day, like it had been running. I file the info on the back burner, remembering to keep an eye on it.Now I've noticed puddles of water forming on the garage floor (they were just drips) so I KNOW my A/C is running when it shouldn't be. What could activate the A/C while the dash controls are off? I would assume it's an electronic switch somewhere that has closed, supplying the power to run the A/C, but where would this switch be? Stewart [This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 09-28-2001).]
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FISHTAIL
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: Waldorf MD USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-28-2001 03:04 PM
Don't forget, using the defrost also activates the AC. But if you don't have the defrost, or either ac control on it's time to check a few things. Easiest way to make SURE it's the ac compressor is to unplug the thing. Drive around for a day w/ it unplugged, and see if the puddle still forms. If it does, you have another problem. If it doesn't, then you have to start traceing wires to find out what's activateing the compressor when you arent telling it too. This could prove to be a real pain, so try the other stuff first  . ------------------
-FISHTAIL
92GT "The Ghetto Sled"
CMPS major @ University of MD college park
Best ET/MPH thus far: 14.40/100.67mph....damn wheel spin.
VP and co-founder of CMTC www.stangbirds.com
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6848
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-28-2001 03:18 PM
I'm positive it's my A/C. There's no coolant in the puddle, but I checked the radiator and water pump anyway so I could eliminate them as being the cause.And actually, I shouldn't say the controls are off, they're set on the "Floor" position. I'm sure it's my A/C though because even when I turn the temp controls all the way to hot, I only get "kinda warm" air flowing through the vents. Stewart
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 974
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 09-30-2001 08:36 PM
Hmmm. You have an AC relay but they usually don't stick closed. But its the only thing I can think of that would cause this. Edit- a bad AC clutch might; unplug the compressor and start it up; see if the compressor still turns with the engine running. [This message has been edited by cpmaverick (edited 09-30-2001).]
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6848
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-02-2001 01:52 AM
quote:
Originally posted by cpmaverick:
see if the compressor still turns with the engine running.
Please explain...I'm not sure I understand. Stewart
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 579
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-02-2001 09:19 AM
stewart, take the wire off of the compressor. then start the engine. the pully on the compressor will be turning but the center part (the compressor) should not be turning. if it is then you have a locked up (broke) clutch. if the center is not turning, then look elsewhere. hope this helps.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
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Velocity0
Gearhead Posts: 182
From: Burnaby, BC Canada
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-05-2001 11:22 PM
Makes me glad that the person who first owned my car...got the option of Jack Squat from the dealer.
hehe
no P/S, no A/C, nothing.
hehe
Lot simpler..
Nothing under the hood but the engine.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6848
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-06-2001 05:04 AM
Well, the other day I popped the hood and plugged the A/C back into the wiring harness, like Charlie suggested. Guess what? Now it's working perfectly!Go figure! Stewart PS - Mike, thanks for clarifying!
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1464
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-08-2001 12:54 PM
Gotta love when that happens!!! 
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