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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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My car has been on jackstands for over 3 months now waiting on rims. I have been cranking it up every 2 weeks or so. Last weekend I just happened to turn the AC on but the AC light just blinked a few times then went off. Everytime I push the AC button it would do the same. I also could not hear the compressor kick on at all. Anyone know why all the sudden my AC would quit working. I did hook a charger up b/c my battery went south the first month. I am thinking it could be a fuse. Which one would I check?

Thanks, Michael.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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Replace switch. You could try bypass first and see if a/c kicks on
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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I think there is a problem with your system. There is probably some sort of low preassure switch that won't allow the compressor to come on if it is low on refrigerant. I am pretty sure the blinking light means trouble. Did you try to pull up codes from the DIC? If there is a problem, there may be a code under HVAC.

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Compressor won't kick on if the temp is below 40 degrees
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Compressor won't kick on if the temp is below 40 degrees
Well unfortunately it is 70-80 degrees.

SAXN8R I simply forgot to check the codes. Will do so when I get back to Savannah where my car is at. I am NOT getting a "Check Engine" light.
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C5-VERT, I have a spare set of rims sitting here.
Let me know if you'd like to borrow them.
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You will not get a check engine light unless you have an emmissions related problem.
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