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Old May 28, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Help please odd AC problem won't work on one fan setting only.

My AC works perfectly normal until I put the fan selector on hi then AC and fan just shut off. I replaced the dash control unit and that had no effect. So I changed the fan salvage yard piece and I still have the same issue. Can some one point me in the right direction on what to check next?
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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Re: Help please odd AC problem won't work on one fan setting only.

Im guessing you have a short to ground. I wouldn't keep replacing parts. See if you can get a hold of a wiring diagram and start looking for shorts. It will most likely be a real pain but I think that is where you will find the answer.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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Re: Help please odd AC problem won't work on one fan setting only.

Most likely a bad high speed fan relay, located on evap housing underhood.
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Help please odd AC problem won't work on one fan setting only.

Eseibel67 BINGO! You where right except for the location of said relay. It was close to that location though.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Re: Help please odd AC problem won't work on one fan setting only.

Originally Posted by 383RAT
My AC works perfectly normal until I put the fan selector on hi then AC and fan just shut off. I replaced the dash control unit and that had no effect. So I changed the fan salvage yard piece and I still have the same issue. Can some one point me in the right direction on what to check next?
an indication of a bad relay. its located on the AC housing under the hood. typically, when the relay goes away. all speeds except hi will work.
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