Climate Control Gremlin?
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St. Jude Donor '13
Climate Control Gremlin?
The automatic climate control on my '01 has recently developed a problem: with the passenger temp set in the normal midway position, I must set the driver's temp to a very cool setting (maybe 65') if I want to cool the car to about 72' actual on a warm day, and I must set the driver's temp to a very warm setting (maybe 80') if I want to heat the interior to about 72' actual on a cold day. The situation does not change when the interior reaches the desired temp, I have to keep it set about 80' all day long to stay warm on a chilly day. Can anyone suggest what is causing this problem?
[Modified by Gearhead Jim, 8:30 PM 12/18/2001]
[Modified by Gearhead Jim, 8:30 PM 12/18/2001]
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Re: Climate Control Gremlin? (Gearhead Jim)
My climate control had trouble with not giving me heat. Dealer replaced the HVAC controller under warranty and that fixed the problem. I don't know if a bad temp sensor input was to blame, or even a poor connection given the history of poor quality with my car (8 visits in the past 6 months, 2 of which were over a week each). I had no codes with the heat problem...did you check for DTCs?
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Re: Climate Control Gremlin? (Gearhead Jim)
My problem was the right side door postioner was bad. Door would not move. that was replaced and works fine now. It had a code saying it was bad. Have you checked the codes?
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Re: Climate Control Gremlin? (kenrobb)
I was hoping that there was some easy fix I could perform by myself, but it's beginning to sound like a warranty appointment is in my future. Thanks for the comments.
