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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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to all the a/c gurus....

when i push the a/c button the light flashes for 1 to 3 seconds than it shuts off. compressor never engages.

what is happening? anyone?
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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If you lived in the Northeast, I'd say it was on hiatus... (sorry, I had to...) Bump for ya! Best of luck w' your problem.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Any codes on the DIC?

Maybe check for low freon level.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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Wow! I just answered this question on a thread just the other day.

Check fuse #24 to make sure its not blown. If its ok, then its probably your freon charge. Usually the blinking light is a sign that its low and it won't let the compressor run.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:10 AM
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Sound like you have low freon. If you dont have enough in the system the pressure switch will not activate the compressor.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kevin40zx
Any codes on the DIC?

Check your HVAC codes. Using the Fuel + options 4 times buttons you can read all the codes. Pay attention to the ones under the HVAC section.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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no codes in hvac section.

only code is 10-pcm PO 645

can anyone tell me what this code is? i did not find it in my code thread list.

thanks.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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not sure what that code is, but I had that same problem with my car. I just had to recharge it. just fixed it last week actually
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I think that will happen if the fan (blower) is set to too slow. Have you tried increasing the fan's speed on the HVAC controls before pushing the AC button?
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