Air Conditioner blows fuses on a 550 Maranello

I understand that part, I ws under the impression that the compressor could stay in the car while the clutch coil was removed only

 

It may depend on how much space you have to work with. Also, if you hand it to the experts, they can check things like bearings, clearances, diodes, etc. You'll still need to remove the drive belt. You'll need a variety of tools... impact gun, circlip pliers, feeler gauges, etc.

There are a few interesting non-Ferrari specific YouTube videos on the subject.

 

Well that might be but they leak like a sieve and need to be resealed about every other day.

 

understood will have it completely overhauled then

 

I found a dealer on the web who provides a relatively inexpensive replacement compressor. Hope it help.

https://www.coolairparts.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=61

 

I have encountered the same problem with my 550, fuse blows while using the AC for a few minutes (which btw doesn’t blow cold air). Removed the airbox to check the compressor and was greeted by a weird wire with a resistance attached to it. Am I right in saying this doesn’t look OEM? Input from fellow owners is very welcome! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

That's a diode.... Perhaps used to protect the relay contacts (less sparks).

(EDIT) If that's the power wire, it looks like it's shorting to the metal pipe.

Insulate the wire with tape and reinsert the fuse.

 

Lack of refrigerant with oil can cause compressor problems and would explain no cold air.