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Chevrolet Malibu (2000) - fuse box diagram - Auto Genius

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Jan 22, 2018 - The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment, near the air cleaner filter. A.I.R. A.I.R.

There is no fuse and it is a known issue!

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It is inline with the low pressure AC hose from the compressor, a picture is below. Also called the "Receiver Dryer"

The low side service port is located on the receiver dryer which is located below the air filter box.It is easiest to remove the air box assembly to access.

NEW AC COMPRESSOR POUR OUT SHIPPING OIL COME WITH IT ADD THEM SAME AMOUNT.IF YOU NOT SURE AND OIL BEEN POURED OUT.ADD 2 OUNCE R 134A REFRIGERANT OIL TO NEW COMPRESSOR. YOUR AC SYSTEM HOLD 1.75 LBS R 134A REFRIGERANT.

THE RESISTOR IS NORMALLY UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH NEAR THE BLOWER, & YOU MAY HAVE TO CHANGE THE RESISTOR CONNECTOR & HARNESS ALSO.

if you mean where to charge ac. then it is on passenger side at firewall, down about 2 feet. below alternator. it is just about impossible to charge system from top, because alternator is in the way while running. the best way is to charge ac from the bottom, or a long ac hose from top.

recharge system or compressor is not working,

The low pressure switch is located on or near the rec/drier.

Is it noisy with only the blower fan on or does the A/C have to be on to get the noise.
Try using the heater only and see if the noise is present.
Let me know.
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If fuse keeps blowing that means that there is a shortage on AC wiring or switch controlling the air conditioner.

Also an abnormal power draw from AC caused by an internal fault on AC can cause the fuse to blow.
Test wiring and switch with a voltmeter, the most common is that there is a short to ground between wiring and car body somewere.