Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Guys i really need some help with this one. I am trying to help my son fix his AC system. His truck is an 02 Diesel Ram. Today the AC was blowing nothing but outside air temperature. I climbed up and checked the compressor and noticed that the clutch was not engaging at all. I then checked the power dist block and the 10 amp small fuse was blown. I sent him down to the auto parts store for more 10 amp fuses and a new clutch relay. We replaced both of these items and restarted the truck only to blow the 10 amp fuse again. We turned off the AC and replaced the fuse and at that point it did not blow again. I unplugged the leads connected to the compressor and again turned on the AC and this time I did not blow the fuse. I then crawled under the truck checked the wire going to the compressor ( which was disconnected) and found I had 12 volts on one side and none on the other. I assume this is correct. As soon as I reconnected the compressor motor to the wire it would then again blow the 10 amp fuse in the power block. I believe this is leading me to a bad AC clutch or possibly compressor. I am not sure where to go from here. Can someone lead me in the right direction. I am trying to avoid him having to go to the expense of taking it into a shop for repairs.
Thanks
Frank
Thanks
Frank
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