Running the A/C fan when the AC removed. Am I harming anything?

pbs911 · pbs911's Garage

I have removed the AC compressor, some of the old lines and deck lid condensor. They were thrashed / outdated and I am contemplating a new AC system to replace these parts. I still like to run the blower motor that blows air into the passanger compartment that is normally used to blow the AC air. Although it's not cold air, it really blows some air. Is it ok to run this fan without the AC compessor/condensor and lines hooked up? Will I damage any of the remaining AC components?

speeder · speeder's Garage

Paul,

Can't really imagine why you would be harming anything, it's just a fan.

k9handler · 06-21-2002, 09:07 AM

agree...just a fan and I use it with no issues.

Jim T · 06-21-2002, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by pbs911
I have removed the AC compressor, some of the old lines and deck lid condensor. They were thrashed / outdated and I am contemplating a new AC system to replace these parts. I still like to run the blower motor that blows air into the passanger compartment that is normally used to blow the AC air. Although it's not cold air, it really blows some air. Is it ok to run this fan without the AC compessor/condensor and lines hooked up? Will I damage any of the remaining AC components?

I have the same stuff removed from my car, and run the fan too.

I've never really thought about the question you pose, but I agree with the others, its just a fan.

I can't see how it can hurt any of the other remaining AC components, or, even if it did, why it would matter. I would think that if the AC were ever restored, most/all of the remaining components would probably be replaced anyways.

pbs911 · pbs911's Garage

That's what I thought, but you never know. I was driving around imagining frying wires and other strange things. Thanks.

Jim T · 06-21-2002, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by pbs911
That's what I thought, but you never know. I was driving around imagining frying wires and other strange things. Thanks.

Well, FWIW, I've been running that way for 4 or 5 years now, no problems.

Sunroof · 06-21-2002, 10:15 AM

I run the fan even though my compressor is attached and the AC system is void of coolant...................hey, when its 100+ on the asphalt every little thing helps!!

Bob