AC not working properly. Help.
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AC not working properly. Help.
Just today my AC would not stay turned on. I would press the AC button and the light would dimly come on but within seconds shut off. The LED read out was dimly lit too. I would press it on but again it would shut off within seconds. We have been having rather HOT weather here in South Texas (100+F) and I would expect the AC to have trouble cooling down the car initially but this is more than that. The AC simply shuts off. The fan keeps blowing hot air and I can hear the compressor engage and disengage throughout the process. I must state that later in the evening, as it cooled down to 90F the AC worked fine. It never once shut off. Anyone have any idea what it could be?
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Mine exhibited some strange behavior like that during some hot weather a few years ago. Turned out to be the outside air temperature sensor. About a $15 part, IIRC, and an easy replacement.
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Thanks for your input. It's in the shop now. Has been for the past 4 days... waiting on parts. The control module will be replaced first and then checked once again after its installation. I am also having the driver's side window repaired. It started acting up in the 100+ F degree temperature we've been having in South Texas. I'll ask about the outside temperature sensor. Thanks again.
