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What causes the relay connector to heat up and melt?

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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Default What causes the relay connector to heat up and melt?

Well was working on my Jeep today and I noticed that the fan relay looked like it was melted a little. What would cause this? Can it be lack of ground or will it be a short somewhere? The fan turns on everytime the A/C compressor turns on. Maybe it needs more freon so the compressor can stay on longer or something??
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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I dont know about your relay melting problem, but the Fan should be on CONSTANTLY while the AC is on, not just when the compressor cycles.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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def make sure enough freon, may be rusted ground or corroded ground, needs to draw more amps then gets hot
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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I will check the grounds then and take it to see if I have enough freon in the system.
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