Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

My 1993 ZR-1 had an A/C problem. The A/C Clutch 10 amp fuse was blown and since it provides power to the A/C Control module, all control and indications are lost.

My plan was to replace the A/C compressor and clutch.

However, after pulling the plenum, I discovered that the problem was a pinched wire to the compressor clutch:
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Apparently the wire had been pinched between the plenum and injector housing. After the insulation wore through, the wire was shorting to ground, blowing the fuse.

Easy to fix by removing the lead from the connector and sliding a short piece of shrink tubing over the wire.

Everything OK now.

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Nice find, and much easier than opening up the A/C lines!

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Saved one compressor!? That's great. Sorry I missed out on this get together.

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

The good news is: I didn't have to disconnect any freon lines.

The bad news is: I had the shop suck out all the freon before the job.

Jim

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Scott stopped by (with his Z06). We talked about C4 rear suspension dynamics. We missed you.

Jim

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Ahh, that sucks. I wondered how you were planning on handling that. Apparently, the legal way. ;)

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Great find Jim, too bad you had the freon sucked out.
Rich

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Great find thanks for the post up

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

Any difference in performance? Could have caused vacuum or coolant leak if it kept the gasket from sealing.

Re: Cause of Blowing A/C Clutch Fuse Corrected
 

It appear's the green AC line was pinched between the compressor and plenum.