A/C fuse in engine compartment keeps blowing

HD2424

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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
189,000 MILES

The A/C fuse in engine compartment keeps blowing. I’ve checked for broken wires and have found none. I can unplug the ac compressor and I check with a test light, and I do have power going to it. The truck has a new ECU. I thought compressor was shorting so I replaced two brand new Ac Delco compressor and it still blows. What else can I check? Is it possible the fuse block in engine compartment is bad? Because if it’s getting power there isn’t a short going to compressor?

Please help.

Thanks

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Will the fuse blow if you have the compressor clutch disconnected?

I attached the wiring schematic for the compressor as a reference for you. Take a look at it I highlighted the clutch and fuse. Is that the fuse that is blowing? Is that the wire that has power that you checked?

Let me know

Joe

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Thursday, October 7th, 2021 AT 6:54 PM

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Okay, will do.

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Thursday, October 7th, 2021 AT 7:35 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I noticed it has been a couple of days since I heard back. Have you been able to make any progress?

Joe

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Saturday, October 9th, 2021 AT 8:52 PM

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Hey Joe, it was a broken wire shorting out in fuse box in engine compartment I’m in process of fixing it. I’ll keep you guys posted.

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Sunday, October 10th, 2021 AT 3:22 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I'm glad to hear you found the problem, and thanks for keeping me updated. I'm interested in knowing exactly what you found.

Take care of yourself,

Joe

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Sunday, October 10th, 2021 AT 7:40 PM

HD2424

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Hey, got another question for you my wife is looking at buying a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe it’s in good shape. Except for some check engine codes. I read them with my code reader, and it was knock sensors. Question is if truck has been driven for a while could he have caused engine damage? Or if I change knock sensor it would be fine? The truck starts right up but idles a little rough. Your professional input would greatly appreciate.

Thanks for your help.

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Sunday, October 10th, 2021 AT 7:58 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The knock sensors are used to fine-tune ignition timing. If bad, it really shouldn't hurt things other than fuel economy and performance. If you purchase the vehicle, feel free to start a new thread specific to the knock sensors and we'll help you through the diagnostics and replacement if you need us to. Here is a link to start a new thread:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Take good care of yourself and I'll watch for a new thread related to the Tahoe.

Joe

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Sunday, October 10th, 2021 AT 8:14 PM