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Sonya Hughes Posted on Jul 05, 2016
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2008 Grand Prix GXP keeps blowing the 10amp fuse for the AC. When replaced, it runs cold again until I start driving, then it blows and only has hot air once again. Very frustrating in Texas heat!

  • Sonya Hughes Jul 09, 2016

    Thank you for the suggestion, Jeff. I changed the relay and had cold air for 1.5 days. Fuse blew again. I really thought I'd finally beat the heat! Lol
    Any idea what I should try next?
    Thank you!

  • Sonya Hughes Jul 18, 2016

    Anyone know what else I can try to get my AC running properly?

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A/C COMP Relay - try replacing the A/C compressor clutch relay # 38 in under hood fuse / relay box . ! Could be shorting out after hot . I don't won't to get to technical on you, doing voltage drop testing on the circuit . If not relay the compressor clutch coil could be going bad when heating up . There are videos on you tube , testing A/C compressor clutch relay .

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 caravan, heater problems

That was a common complaint a few years back, due to the fact that the heater core is a little too much higher than the engine, which requires that extra push it gets when engine RPM's increase. One thing I did do on my Caravan was remove my hoses to the heater core, and use a small external pump with hoses to circulate C.L.R. through my core for a while, then let it sit with CLR in the core overnight.Next day I circulated it through again, both ways by reversing hoses, and then re-attached hoses, bled air out of system, and notice quite an improvement in heat at idle. Once cleaned out, the heater core allowed coolant flow through it better at idle. If your stumped by explanation, take it to an automotive shop, or a Rad shop, and get a quote on flushing that core out for you. I recommend the CLR, but it might be too time consuming for you , but a flush will probably show some noticeable improvement.

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  • Posted on Dec 22, 2008

SOURCE: After car heats up (slow to heat) it stil blows cold until moving

http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1386554-91_ford If this doesn't help you tell me more, if it does, please vote me fixya, otherwise please do not give me any rating at all, the only compensation I get is my Fixya score, Merry Christmas.

wolfman21955

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  • Posted on Apr 23, 2009

SOURCE: Blows fuses when parking lights are turned on. Headlights work fine even running lights.

If it only happens when you turn the switchto the parking lights then it is most likely the swich that is the problem. Light swich failure appears to be a common fault with fords

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2009

SOURCE: Drivers side AC will blow hot air.

the blend motor on the vehicle is probably bad

roniecon

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  • Posted on Jul 13, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 pontiac grand prix gtp dual airconditioning

Two things can be the problem,first,try adding ,a little freon,if it is low,it will only cool one side,then if this does not help,there is a door actuator motor that controls this,it could be not working,the dash has to come out to replace this actuator motor,if this was at all helpful,please rate,thank you.

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