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Phidolla  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:12:05 PM(UTC)
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The fan next to the compressor was making noise, so I disconnected the fan to tighten the screws. When I did the ground on the fan motor touched the hot plug wire causing a spark. The compressor would not work anymore. I replaced the starter relay, but it didn't work. Could it have taken out the capacitor also or cooked the compressor?

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richappy  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:43:09 AM(UTC)
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You shorted the input voltage to the compressor and fan motor, compressor probably ok. If no fans running, you may have damaged the cold control AP2061705
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