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1999 Buick Century, all of a sudden my A/C has started blowing it's 10 amp fuse. Have replaced it twice, the A/C comp. will run about a minute and then it blows the fuse. What could be causeing this problem. Thanks for your help! Jim Cumbie

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on April 1 2006 at 11:37am

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1999 Buick Century 3100 SFI V6

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Replaced fuse

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $10

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April 01, 2006 11:41 a.m. (12 minutes and 54 seconds later)

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There are two things that come to mind real quick.The a/c clutch coil is pulling to many amps and is bad or the wiring by the a/c accumulator is rubbed through and shorting out.The air cleaner housing would need to be removed to check the wiring.You will have to look really close because the short could be pinhole sized in the bad wire.

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Sent April 01, 2006 11:46 a.m. (5 minutes and 1 second later)

Where is the a/c accumulator located?

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April 01, 2006 11:56 a.m. (9 minutes and 21 seconds later)

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Under the air filter housing.It's a big silver aluminum can looking part with two alimunum pipes on it.The wiring in question will be on the side facing the engine.


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Edited by diablo666 on April 1 2006 at 11:56am

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