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Old 09-12-2011, 04:43 PM
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Default 01 Ranger AC will not shut off

Hello, have 01 Ranger 2.3 5 speed. The ac compressor will not shut off unless you put the mode switch in off position. In any other position the compressor will stay on. I tried another mode switch and there was no change. The cycling switch, high pressure switch, relays and diode seem to be ok. Alldata has no tsbs listed for this condition. I hope a member can help me out with this issue. Thank you very much for time.

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its operating as designed...the compresser will run in all modes except i think its panel and panel/floor...search! there are other threads on this topic
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:47 PM
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its operating as designed...the compresser will run in all modes except i think its panel and panel/floor...search! there are other threads on this topic
Actually its the floor only mode or the vent mode only. The floor and vent mode still has my compressor running
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Actually its the floor only mode or the vent mode only. The floor and vent mode still has my compressor running
oh ok lol i was close lol
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Old 09-12-2011, 05:32 PM
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Default Re: 01 Ranger AC will not shut off

You guys are correct, just tried that . Compressor goes off on vent and floor mode. Strange setup but whatever. Thanks a million guys.

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Old 09-12-2011, 05:37 PM
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It is in the owners manual. It must be just a FORD thing.
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You guys are correct, just tried that . Compressor goes off on vent and floor mode. Strange setup but whatever. Thanks a million guys.

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Old 09-17-2011, 05:44 PM
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Default Re: 01 Ranger AC will not shut off

Cured the ac on when not wanted. Wired a toggle switch in series with the ground wire on the compressor connector. Works like a champ. Now I have ac only when I want it. I put the switch right near the hvac control unit. Thanks for the replys guys or gals.

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The more common and easier way is to just put the switch inline on the purple wire behind the HVAC panel. That is the AC demand wire.

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