gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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 Posted:4/16/2003 12:45 |
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My a/c compressor comes on no matter what I have selected on the climate control. I thought it was only suppose to come on only with " a/c or defrost" selected. Has anyone else had this problem?
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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Weatherlite
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• Mountain Home AFB, ID, USA |
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 Posted:4/17/2003 07:38 |
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Actually, it is supposed to be on in all positions except "panel" and "floor". Double check all positions by placing the switch into a position and then physically looking at the compressor to verify it is on or off. If it truely is on in all positions let me know and I'll dig up some older posts on another board that addressed this.
Good luck!
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gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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Posted:4/18/2003 06:43 |
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Mikie thanks, I checked all positions again verifing the compressor clutch is engaging. Here is what I found.
max a/c, a/c, defrost, and defrost floor combined
compressor is on. as it should be
floor
compressor is off
panel, and panel floor combined
compressor is turning on and off for long and short periods of time.
Thanks for your help
Jay
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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Weatherlite
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• Mountain Home AFB, ID, USA |
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Posted:4/18/2003 12:47 |
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Hmmm...shouldn't be coming on in the panel position. Panel/floor yes. Strange.
If you still want to troubleshoot it let me know and I'll put you in contact with a guy on another site who's a Ford technician who specializes in the electrical system.
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gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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Posted:4/21/2003 09:22 |
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Mikie,
Sorry it took so long to respond, I was out of town for Easter.
Thanks for your help. I am not going to try and fix the problem, I'll just take it in to the Ford dealer.
Thanks,
Jay
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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Weatherlite
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Posted:4/21/2003 13:04 |
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Good luck. |
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rainmn
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• Southern, NJ, USA |
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Posted:4/22/2003 11:32 |
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Can anyone explain why the system is designed this way? Every other car / truck I've owned has a separate A/C button. Did Ford think we couldn't figure out when we wanted the A/C on? |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:4/22/2003 12:36 |
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| Quote: | | Can anyone explain why the system is designed this way? Every other car / truck I've owned has a separate A/C button. Did Ford think we couldn't figure out when we wanted the A/C on? |
Dunno, but every other Ford truck I've owned has been this way.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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