A/C compressor always on?

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
259,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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THEDRICK
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A/C kicks on even when it's supposed to be off. Fan blows cold air even on heat setting. Should I pull the A/C fuse? I do get lukewarm heat when setting is on head but when switched to defrost the A/C kicks on and blows cold.
Oct 1, 2022 at 11:05 AM
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STRAILER
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This is because the A/C compressor relay is stuck on and needs to be replaced. here is the location so you can make the repair. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Oct 1, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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