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AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 5:22pm Message 1 of 20
warbird
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I went over my AC yesterday, held 230 PSI for 20 min. System was cooling great, but my problem is my fan speed won't go into high speed. I have a new control switch, and AC/heater control panel. I had the motor & fan tested (just in case I had to replace them) and  everything worked great. Could my switch gone bad so quick ? Has anyone have any suggestion.

Without the high speed there isn't enough air blowing out to cool the cabin.    

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AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 5:31pm Message 2 of 20
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I went over my AC yesterday, held 230 PSI for 20 min. System was cooling great, but my problem is my fan speed won't go into high speed. I have a new control switch, and AC/heater control panel. I had the motor & fan tested (just in case I had to replace them) and  everything worked great. Could my switch gone bad so quick ? Has anyone have any suggestion.

Without the high speed there isn't enough air blowing out to cool the cabin.    

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did you check the wire itself for a break.  test it for continuity end to end.

also.. to help the cabin cooling..  have you put a shut off vavle on the heater core?




AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 5:37pm Message 3 of 20
warbird
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Yup, did all that. The fan doesn't change speeds no matter were I put the switch.


AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 6:09pm Message 4 of 20
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You probably need to replace the fan speed resistor. On the top of the A/C box.


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AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 8:34pm Message 5 of 20
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Joel, the fan speed resistor was tested to see if it got current. However are you suggesting that even if it's receiving current it may still be defective ?


AC fan problem

Posted: 7/9/06 9:07pm Message 6 of 20
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It can be getting juice, but is it sending that juice out(back thru the switch)?
Also, you may need to test/check the high-speed relay. It is only used for the high speed of the fan, but could cause other problems, too.
Did you replace the fan speed switch recently, and do you still have the old one? If so, swap them and see if there is any change. That will tell you if the switch is the problem.
My switch(on the '74) doesn't work all the time. Sometimes I have to "jiggle" it to get it to switch speeds. I have a new one, but....I'm jest too darn lazy to change it! Adams' Apple38907.8811805556


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AC fan problem

Posted: 7/10/06 7:04pm Message 7 of 20
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Joel, I was in Reading PA today and Stopped at Stoudts Corvette and PU the relay and a new resistor. Hopefully, I'll get a chance this weekend to swap out the parts.

Thanks 




AC fan problem

Posted: 7/11/06 12:35pm Message 8 of 20
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Do you have a rear defrost ? if you do check this--in my 78 the fan is wired so the high speed fan is disabled if the rear defrost is on. Don't ask why i just know it is.


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AC fan problem

Posted: 7/12/06 8:01am Message 9 of 20
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No defroster


AC fan problem

Posted: 7/12/06 8:21am Message 10 of 20
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Hey Warbird, I had the same problem with my 77 vette, check your fuses, high speed runs off of a different fuse. Mine is a 25 amp. I installed a bus breaker, (part number CBF 25 at NAPA). My fuse is located in the fuse box at the very top, it's a mother to get to for me because I am 6'4" so I find a smaller person or a very limber person to get to it. good luck, Gene

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