I encountered a strange problem with my 1998 Sebring LXi (2.5L SOHC). My air conditioning in always on. It does not matter if the switch is on or off, the compressor is running and I am getting cold air

The service manual gives lots of good troubleshooting techniques if you A/C is not working but is leaving me high and dry on why the compressor is not shutting off.

Has anyone else encountered this issue?

I'd also like to know more on an '02 LX 2.7l thanks