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    Aug 3, 2007, 08:03 PM
    Wondering if a defroster can run without car compressor
    I am very unknowledgeable when it comes to cars. My mom owns a 1998 Toyota Camry. Recently the A/C stopped working and she took into a mechanic. They indicated that her compressor was shot but one mechanic said she could still use the defroster. However, we had a nasty rainstorm and when she turned the switch to use the defroster, the fuse blew and nothing. Is it true that you can still run a defroster without the compressor?
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    Aug 4, 2007, 08:17 AM
    Yes, you can still use the defroster, but no dehumidified air will come out, just plain air. Might make things worse on humid days.
    Sounds like the A/C fuse took a hit and caused things to stop. The compressor clutch has a coil in it with copper windings. Once they melt, a short has occurred and pops the fuse.
    You could try replacing the a/c fuse, then disconnect the big connector at the compressor till it's fixed.
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