Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair: bad compressor?, auto electrician, ford probe

Question
I have a 1991 Ford Probe. It's got about 180,000 miles on it. Recently, the Air Conditioner fuse blows almost immediately after I turn on the A/C. The blower continues to work, but there is no cold air.

I have had the car since it had about 75,000 miles on it, and I have never replaced the compressor. I was wondering if bad bearings in the compressor could cause the air conditioner to blow the fuse, or if I just have a short in the wire. Do you think I should replace the compressor or go see an auto electrician?  Or, do you think it could be related to something else?

I'd hate to buy a new compressor only to find out that it wasn't the problem.  

Answer
First unplug the 2 wire electrical connector at the compressor and then turn on the A/C system like you normally would and see IF the fuse blows.

PICTURES are a great help in providing information. If you have the ability to take pictures of the compressor and the wiring connectors, E-mail them to me at:

meperganfortis@msn.com



let me know.


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