Common questions

Is AC in car dangerous?

Is AC in car dangerous?

Research has revealed sleeping in the car with the AC on can be dangerous and even life threatening due to carbon monoxide poisoning. One can die of suffocation as the same air is recycled within the car. Moreover the exhaust fumes from your own car can enter the car and suffocate you.

How do I Turn Off the blower when the car is off?

Pull ignition key, blower remains off for 2-3 seconds, then starts running at lowest speed. Press “rest” switch – button lights, fan runs at higher speed. Press “rest” switch again – fan stops, then starts again at a lower speed. Something higher up in the power chain is providing power when the ign. switch is off and the fan switch is off.

How long does a Mercedes Benz blower fan run?

Pressed the switch again, the blower fan stopped again for a few seconds, then resumed the lower speed. The owner’s manual notes the fan may run for up to 30 minutes in warmer temperatures. Left it for an hour – still running at the low speed.

What causes a fuse to blow on a blower motor?

If the blower motor relay develops any sort of problem that hinders its ability to properly limit and distribute power, it may cause the blower motor fuse to blow. Any sort of electrical spikes or excessive current from a bad relay will blow the fuse and cut power in order to protect the system.

What happens to the lead in the blower when the car is off?

The three prong connection that attaches to the regulator should always have power from the red lead, the brown lead is ground, and the white/pink strip lead is controlled by the fan switch. With the car off, and the fan switch in the “off” position, there should be no power to the white/pink lead.

What to do if there is no power window?

Check the power window circuit breaker for voltage, key on. That circuit breaker is in fuse box, under right side of dash. Use a testlite to check for voltage. Test the terminals with the key on. If no voltage, you’ll have to check out the ignition switch.

Where is the blower fuse on a Dodge PDC?

Haynes say it is located in the PDC under the Hood, along with a 40 amp blower fuse in the PDC. Dodge owners manual shows the 40 amp blower fuse, #25, but does not mention any blower relay in the PDC. All the relays in the PDC have designated legends on the cover, but none indicate they are for the front blower relay.

What should I do if my car fan is not working?

Blower still does not work. Checked continuity of 40 amp blower fuse; it’s okay. Checked most fuses for continuity in the PDC and Junction Box and they are okay. Note, there is no burnt or corroded wiring.

How does the ignition switch start a car?

The ignition switch is starting the car as soon as I turn it toward the start position without turning it completely forward and when I turn it backwards in acc. Position the radio works with lighted up face and plays as always. While car is running with ignition switch on if you turn it like starting the car again it does nothing.

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Ruth Doyle