A/C compressor keeps blowing two fuses?

2005 FORD ESCAPE
211,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELLE2018
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When I turn on my air conditioner as soon as it clicks on it blows two separate fuses under the hood. The A/C clutch fuse and HVAC fuse are the two that keep blowing.
Jul 30, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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Yep, this happens when the A/C compressor clutch coil shorts out so it will need to be replaced. They may service the clutch coil separately but if not the compressor as a unit will need to be replaced. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

And this video will help as well:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


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Jul 31, 2023 at 12:33 PM
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DANIELLE2018
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Okay, thank you for your answer, I really do appreciate it. The sad part is I just ordered the ac compressor so I'm guessing they sent me a faulty one. Thank you again for responding.
Aug 5, 2023 at 10:57 AM
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That is possible, please let us know what happens.
Aug 7, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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anything?
May 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM