Modern automobiles are more and more equipped with technology and nevertheless this brings us comfort, we unfortunately also undergo the disadvantages. Most of us are not comfortable with anything electrical on our Dodge Journey, let alone going near the fuses on it. Regrettably, summers are getting hotter and hotter, and some options like air conditioning are essential, so an air conditioning failure will inevitably effect the comfort of your vehicle. In this post, we will try to help you to resolve your fuse complications and especially to find the air conditioning fuse on your Dodge Journey. To do this, first, we will see in which scenarios it might be relevant to replace the air conditioning fuse on your Dodge Journey, then where is the air conditioning fuse on Dodge Journey .
Why replace the air conditioning fuse on Dodge Journey?
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So let’s begin our article on the location of the air conditioning fuse of your Dodge Journey by the interest of changing it. You may experience like your fuse is blown but you are not sure. In fact, if your air conditioning does not work on Dodge Journey anymore, if you have already had it recharged, checked for possible leaks in the system and if you have checked that the air conditioning compressor is functional, it is highly possible that the fuse is the cause. You should know that a fuse works as a safety device to prevent overvoltage on your Dodge Journey . It will be a resistor, of a filament, more or less thick, which will let complete a certain tension and which will break if the tension is too strong. Hence the fact that they are transparent, you can check them and verify that the filament is still intact with a very easy visual check. In general, you will want to replace the air conditioning fuse of a Dodge Journey when it doesn’t work anymore for no apparent explanation .
Where is the air conditioning fuse on Dodge Journey?
We will now look for where the air conditioning fuse on your Dodge Journey is. The air conditioning system is related to several electronic components and there might be several fuses related to it on your car based on the year and options it has. However, in addition to the fuses, there is also a relay that manages the correct operation of your air conditioning. We will one by one help you find the fuse and air conditioning relay on your Dodge Journey .
Replacement of the internal air conditioning fuses of your Dodge Journey
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We will first focus on the internal fuses of your Dodge Journey’s air-conditioning system. To do this you will have to go to the fuse box of your motor vehicle . If you can’t find it, please be aware that it is close to your steering wheel, you will find its exact position thanks to the manual of your Dodge Journey.
- Read the owners manual on the cover of the fuse box to find the air conditioning fuse(s) of your Dodge Journey , check all the fuses with the word “air conditioning” in their names.
- Remove the air-conditioning fuse(s) carefully with pliers and check the condition of the filament.
- If one of them breaks down, replace it with a new fuse . As a last solution, you can take your vehicle to your technician so that he can take a closer check out the cause of your problem.
- After you replace the air conditioning fuse in your motor vehicle, reassemble and test your air conditioning.
Replacement of the air conditioning fuse relay of your Dodge Journey
Finally, we will now see how to check the status of the air conditioning relay in your motor vehicle. To do this, you will need to go to your engine compartment side:
- Open the fuse box of your Dodge Journey, it’s close to your battery under a plastic cover.
- Check the inside of the cover for the location of the air conditioning relay, or check your handbook if you can’t find it. This is in most cases the air conditioning compressor relay.
- Change the relay with another relay to test your air conditioning, or replace it with a new one
You now know how to find the air conditioning fuse of your motor vehicle , if you are looking for other fuses like the starter fuse on Dodge Journey, or the horn fuse, do not think twice to consult our articles dedicated to these fuses.
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