1. Locate the fuse box. The fuse box for the 1998 Dodge Stratus is located under the hood, near the battery.
2. Find the HVAC fuse. The HVAC fuse is typically labeled as "HVAC" or "A/C." It may also be labeled with a number.
3. Remove the HVAC fuse. Use a fuse puller to remove the fuse from its slot.
4. Test the air conditioning. Turn on the air conditioning to see if it still works. If the air conditioning does not work, the fuse has been bypassed successfully.
Method 2: HVAC relay
1. Locate the HVAC relay. The HVAC relay is located in the fuse box under the hood.
2. Remove the HVAC relay. Use the fuse puller to remove the relay from its slot.
3. Test the air conditioning. Turn on the air conditioning to see if it still works. If the air conditioning does not work, the fuse has been bypassed successfully.
