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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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I have a c5 2000 the compesser will not work at times. the freeon is not low. please help i live in naples Fl. i need the A/C all the time. thank you for any help. Capt1Mike
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I have a c5 2000 the compesser will not work at times. the freeon is not low. please help i live in naples Fl. i need the A/C all the time. thank you for any help. Capt1Mike
check your external air temp sensor

they tend to corrode and screw up the a/c

mine did that, paid $10 for the sensor and $20 for the harness

i would have had no problem paying $20 for the sensor and $10 for the harness, but the other way around just sounds strange
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check your external air temp sensor

they tend to corrode and screw up the a/c

mine did that, paid $10 for the sensor and $20 for the harness

i would have had no problem paying $20 for the sensor and $10 for the harness, but the other way around just sounds strange
Thanks you Biglemen, that is one thing i do not ck. or know about. where is it? it acts like that could be it.
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