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IOWABOB
07-09-2006, 08:12 PM
When I press the AC button and the compressor comes on, at times the green lite goes out, and I have to press the button again, it runs for awhile and then I have to press it again and again to keep the compressor running.
(98 malibu) What are the common causes? I have changed the compressor relay.

niccaleb112602
07-09-2006, 11:25 PM
When I press the AC button and the compressor comes on, at times the green lite goes out, and I have to press the button again, it runs for awhile and then I have to press it again and again to keep the compressor running.
(98 malibu) What are the common causes? I have changed the compressor relay.
Yes very common problem. The controller is bad "where u press the ac button and control vent temp" it's one unit. I heard of people taking it apart and cleaning the contacts. It's a dealer item.

steve_o
07-10-2006, 09:32 AM
Search this forum using the word "blinking" and you should find the thread entitled: How To: A/C & Recirculation intermittant/blinking.

It is an easy fix and does not take long, a little alcohol and a clean rag.

tractorboy
07-10-2006, 04:11 PM
yes there is a how to on this forum for cleaning the controller head, that's all you need.

IOWABOB
07-11-2006, 09:06 AM
When I press the AC button and the compressor comes on, at times the green lite goes out, and I have to press the button again, it runs for awhile and then I have to press it again and again to keep the compressor running.
(98 malibu) What are the common causes? I have changed the compressor relay. Thanks, I found the info- will try to cure the problem.

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