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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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hey guys just got a 98 corvette and the ac was working fine then all of a sudden sometimes the ac button blinks for 3 seconds and doesn't turn on and sometimes it does and when it does it trows ice cold air what can it be

i change the pressure sensor n it worked fine for 2 days now it started to do the blinking again and sometimes the light stays on n the ac works badass
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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Does your outside temp read right? it will affect your A/C operation.
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Does your outside temp read right? it will affect your A/C operation.
i dunno my ac screen is out
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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There are threads on here on how to repair the screen, or get a newer one. You might try looking at the outside temp sensor ( check for corrision on connection), and maybe try to leave it disconnected and see what happens. Also, check and see if you have any codes.
Just my 2 cents worth. The sensor is located in the engine compartment, on the front passenger side, down between the radiator and headlight area.
One other thing. When you say it blows cold, is that on both sides?

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Pull your codes too.
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Originally Posted by dmarkshark
There are threads on here on how to repair the screen, or get a newer one. You might try looking at the outside temp sensor ( check for corrision on connection), and maybe try to leave it disconnected and see what happens. Also, check and see if you have any codes.
Just my 2 cents worth. The sensor is located in the engine compartment, on the front passenger side, down between the radiator and headlight area.
One other thing. When you say it blows cold, is that on both sides?
do u have a pic of the outide temp sensor location ,yes both sides

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Pull your codes too.
ill try tomorrow
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The sensor, sorry no pic, but they have been posted here before so you can look and find one, or maybe someone can put a link for you.If you look along the side of the radiator/ passenger side, and follow it to the bottom, you will see it mounted on the frame at the bottom. Its just a small plastic piece. You don't have to take anything apart to get to it.
Hope this helps.
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