looks like your CCRM (constant control relay module) was bad and they bypassed it to make the AC work.
Update on hood latch problem, wire to turn on ac compressor
I took a look at the the latch, it looks like a piece is bent and will not engage.
Also, there is a wire that goes from the AC fuse to the compressor wiring below. I took the wire out of the fuse, it did not engage the compressor and didn't blow cold air. I tested the wire from the fuse relay, and it was not hot, but the fuse without the relay is hot.
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Would this be a wiring issue from the relay?
Also, there is a wire that goes from the AC fuse to the compressor wiring below. I took the wire out of the fuse, it did not engage the compressor and didn't blow cold air. I tested the wire from the fuse relay, and it was not hot, but the fuse without the relay is hot.
Would this be a wiring issue from the relay?
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there is a guy on facebook with the same issue. Ill check on that and see what they have come up with so far
Yeah, I posted on the group on Facebook as well
I will get pictures of the ccrm tonight
there are a couple of things you need to get straight about this car first:
1 - take off that wire which was added. That is only going to lead to problems
2 - make sure there are no other hacks in the wiring
3 - fix and wrap any of the wires which have been hacked
4 - realize your car is a 2003, not a 2002. This is important
once you get this all figured out we can help you better. Right now we have no idea what has been hacked in the wiring and the only way to really diagnose anything over the internet is if everything is as it should be. Let us know when you get this part done
1 - take off that wire which was added. That is only going to lead to problems
2 - make sure there are no other hacks in the wiring
3 - fix and wrap any of the wires which have been hacked
4 - realize your car is a 2003, not a 2002. This is important
once you get this all figured out we can help you better. Right now we have no idea what has been hacked in the wiring and the only way to really diagnose anything over the internet is if everything is as it should be. Let us know when you get this part done
I took the wire out of the fuse, it did not engage the compressor and didn't blow cold air. I tested the wire from the fuse relay, and it was not hot, but the fuse without the relay is hot.
so is this a new account for the same person or are you helping this person fix the car?I took the wire out of the fuse, it did not engage the compressor and didn't blow cold air. I tested the wire from the fuse relay, and it was not hot, but the fuse without the relay is hot.
My friend posted that. He was helping me that day. My theory with the wire coming out from the fuse box, is that it bypasses the ccrm and turns the compressor on, but it doesn't help when the evaporator will have to take out the old air, and that's why the white fog comes through. The evaporator is freezing way too fast, and it comes out the vents as a fog.
The ac is reaching too cold, even was cold when I had it on head on the cold setting. When i put it on heat, it smelled like something was burning. I will be replacing the CCRM on Tuesday from my old car. I will test the compressor without the hot wire and see if it kicks in. I think the blower motor is going out, so I'm replacing that from my old car as well. Hopefully the compressor will kick in when I replace the CCRM.
What could be causing the burning smell when i turn the temp to hot and cold?
What could be causing the burning smell when i turn the temp to hot and cold?
hmmm, maybe you can follow up on this as well?I will get pictures of the ccrm tonight
umm, the car's vin says 08/02 on the vin sticker.hmmm, maybe you can follow up on this as well?
i will do just that, but what if the ccrm doesn't fix the compressor not turning on?hmmm, maybe you can follow up on this as well?
its important you know the difference because that compressor is 2003 version and will require 2003 replacement if replacement is necessary. The hose for that compressor is also specific for that compressor and is not compatible with the 97-02 version. The fill for the refrigerant is also different with this compressor and hose. this version takes 24 ounces while the early version takes 28 ounces
So the compressor is a 2003 yet the car is a 2002. How do you know it's a 2003 compressor then? What makes it different from a 97-02?
Your car is clearly a 2002 !So the compressor is a 2003 yet the car is a 2002. How do you know it's a 2003 compressor then? What makes it different from a 97-02?
update: got the ccrm replaced and ripped out the hot cable, and it blew cold air for a little,but i think the ac system might have a leak. The hood latch is replaced, but the cable itself is either bent or damaged. The hood is basically latched permanently until i can replace the hood release cable. How would i go about pulling out the old release cable?
you probably should take the car in to be serviced for the ac because its overfilled. I've explained that in my previous post when i mentioned why its important to know the difference in the parts.update: got the ccrm replaced and ripped out the hot cable, and it blew cold air for a little,but i think the ac system might have a leak. The hood latch is replaced, but the cable itself is either bent or damaged. The hood is basically latched permanently until i can replace the hood release cable. How would i go about pulling out the old release cable?
there is no problem with your cable. your problem is with your latch. You should probably just get another latch, line it up, then install it.
I did replace the hood latch, that's why the hood is permanently shut for the moment. The hood release cable was broken before i got the car, and i cannot pull out the one from my parts car.you probably should take the car in to be serviced for the ac because its overfilled. I've explained that in my previous post when i mentioned why its important to know the difference in the parts.
there is no problem with your cable. your problem is with your latch. You should probably just get another latch, line it up, then install it.
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