Changed By: Laz Change Date: April 23, 2019 12:58PM Thanks for the input, Guenter. (Edited)
I took a closer look at the panels, and the left footwell Row A Fuse 1 (per the Owner's Manual, not the panel cover) not only doesn't have a fuse, but it has no electrical connector. Separately, I inserted the provided spare 5A fuse in the right side panel Row D Fuse 4, leaving the "not used" Fuse 5 in place, but this didn't give me AC either. This pretty much tells me the anomalies are due to running changes in manufacture, and the car simply has insufficient/no refrigerant. I can't recall taking a noticeable stone hit lately that could've punctured something up front, but I have to take a closer look. If I don't post further about a puncture, readers can assume I found nothing. Addendum: There're no idle, nor fan speed changes detected with AC on, even at Max.
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Author: Laz Date: April 23, 2019 12:54PM Thanks for the input, Guenter.
I took a closer look at the panels, and the left footwell Row A Fuse 1 (per the Owner's Manual, not the panel cover) not only doesn't have a fuse, but it has no electrical connector. Separately, I inserted the provided spare 5A fuse in the right side panel Row D Fuse 4, leaving the "not used" Fuse 5 in place, but this didn't give me AC either. This pretty much tells me the anomalies are due to running changes in manufacture, and the car simply has insufficient/no refrigerant. I can't recall taking a noticeable stone hit lately that could've punctured something up front, but I have to take a closer look. If I don't post further about a puncture, readers can assume I found nothing.