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2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Hello to all.  I'm desperately looking for help to try and figure out why my dash ac compressor clutch continuously stays engaged with the motor is running.  It will not turn off with the switch on the dash.  I've tried everything i know possible and was hoping somebody out there may have had this same problem.  I need to figure this out or i will fry that compressor.  All replies will be greatly appreciated.

thx

jody s
el paso texas

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #1 –
Jody,

May be a stuck relay, may be the dash HVAC control is falsely sending a signal.  I suspect a stuck relay is the place I would start.

Look at your wiring diagram for the relay just "up-stream" of the compressor clutch.  That is where I would start.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #2 –
all the relays have been replaced that i can find

two on front side of engine under bedroom access and one from dryer to compressor

is it possile that pressure switch could cause??
looks like it has a binary on the drier

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #3 –
also i have unplugged the switch and it remains on

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #4 –
 The clutch bearing can freeze up. Have you disconnected the plug at the compressor?
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Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #5 –
And, when you unplug the wire to the compressor clutch (i.e. let's make sure the clutch is not seized).  Also, verify that the wire is hot (12 VDC between it and ground).

On edit, looks like great, or is it small minds think alike.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #6 –
yes it has power with plug unplugged    with or without dash switch on ???  ???

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #7 –
It doesn't have power if it is un plugged at the compressor. Look at the posts above the clutch bearing is seized.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #8 –
You are going to have either option 1 or option 2

Option 1
If you have the plug disconnected from the compressor and it is still running then the problem IS the compressor.

Option 2
If you have the plug disconnected from the compressor and the compressor has stopped turning and the loose power connector has 12 volts to it, then your problem is in the wiring somewhere that is causing the compressor to keep running.  The compressor IS NOT the problem
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  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: 2007 Phenix Dash Ac compressor

Reply #9 –
none of the above


turned out the  trinary switch was bad.

thx for replies