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Discussion in '348/355' started by foreverferrari, Jan 27, 2011.

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  1. foreverferrari

    foreverferrari Rookie

    Feb 6, 2010
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    #1 foreverferrari, Jan 27, 2011
    My ac would suddenly die while driving, and all the buttons on that console where the ac switches are would all die. My mechanic suggests I buy these digi key gold plated wire connectors to solve the problem. Is he correct? What causes this ac malfunction on the 348? Has any other 348 owner experienced this? Thanks.
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,453
    Winston Salem, NC
    #2 Ricambi America, Jan 27, 2011
    Check the 30amp blade fuse hidden in the front trunk, near the ABS connections.
     
  3. mj_duell

    mj_duell Formula 3

    Nov 20, 2004
    1,421
    S. Glastonbury, CT.
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    Mike
    #3 mj_duell, Jan 27, 2011
    +348, if that doesn't work check the connector at the back of the HVAC unit in the dash. It has a terrible clasp and can fall out.

    --Mike
     
  4. marc556

    marc556 Formula Junior
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    Jul 15, 2007
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    Marc Foyen
    #4 marc556, Jan 27, 2011
    +1 Check the fuse.... support fuse probably burned.
     
  5. vvassallo

    vvassallo F1 Veteran

    Aug 4, 2006
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    Vince V
    #5 vvassallo, Jan 27, 2011
    Do you get an error code on the AC display? This system is norotiously finnicky at this age.
     
  6. 360DUSTIN

    360DUSTIN Karting

    Oct 21, 2009
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    Mckinney Tx
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    Dustin Helms
    #6 360DUSTIN, Jan 27, 2011
    the fuse is good to replace just for good measure, but my money says that you have a short in the panel where the buttons for the a/c are located. when it does it if the all the panel lights go out at the same time then that is your problem. that is what happened to me anyway :)

    good luck!
     
  7. I'm gone

    I'm gone Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2006
    619
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    Brian
    #7 I'm gone, Jan 29, 2011
    Mine was doing this and what was found was a short in the a/c unit and that in turn would blow the hidden fuse and then the dash would go out.
     

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