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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Default AC switch question

I took my Vette out for a drive this weekend, I tried to turn on the AC. The light on the switch stayed on for a few seconds then went off. I pushed it in again and it never really stayed on.
Does anyone know if the switch could be bad or my AC could be bad, maybe a leak?
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Old May 29, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Default Sounds like you are low on freon

Originally Posted by PacecarHI
I took my Vette out for a drive this weekend, I tried to turn on the AC. The light on the switch stayed on for a few seconds then went off. I pushed it in again and it never really stayed on.
Does anyone know if the switch could be bad or my AC could be bad, maybe a leak?
If colder I would say the compressor is cutting out because of low temp. Can also cut off if freon charge is low. Put some guages on and if low add some freon.
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