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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Hey Vet friends I need some help on my 98 over 100,xxx mile vet. Recently I just finished changing out my A/C actuators.They now blow out cold air fine, when the car is on the highway and the temps about at 207-220 or lower.

But Thats after i turn the A/C on and off a couple of times.I said that because when the car is just starting the a/c light repeat itself by going off and on.I can also hear my air compressor clicking on and off while thats is happening.The air compressor also make a loud sqeaking sound like a lose belt or something.So please help vet nation I do need help and Thanks.
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Sounds like the compressor clutch is on it's way out.
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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But then it blow cool air after i warm the car up.
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Originally Posted by shihiran
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Have you inspected the A/C belt?
Is the tensioner good?
Have you observed the compressor while running?
Have you inspected the compressor electrical connector?
Have you tried to turn the compressor manually?
Have you checked the low/high side pressures?
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