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Originally Posted by BeatnikTermite
This has been discussed many times here before, and I thought I would bring all of the information together in a "how-to." I am going to attempt the semi-permanent cleaning repair this weekend. I will let you all know how it works.
Problem: A/C and Recirculation lights flash on and off intermittently.
Reason: HVAC Control head unit is worn.
Affected Model Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Semi-Permanent Fix:
1. Replace unit at a cost of $100 - $150.
Will return in 2-3 years depending on use.
2. Clean existing unit with directions provided here, at no cost.
Will return in 2-3 years (estimated) depending on use.
Forum: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...0&page=1&pp=15 (Post #14)
Direct Link: http://www.imcool.com/articles/airco...Repairable.pdf |
BeatnikTermite....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Apparently the problem with my a/c is not an unfamiliar one and thank goodness to the powers that be for Google. I took my car to a local shop to diagnose the problem. I dealt with the owner. He "suggested" that I have the entire system replaced to a tune of almost $1500 (provided me with a detailed estimate as he tried to confound me with tradespeak). This cost me $25. I took it to another shop, the mgr told me he ran the a/c for 30 min and the problem I described did not surface, therefore he could not give me any estimate for repair, not knowing what the problem was. This cost me $0. It occurred to me to give Google a try, keyed in malibu+a-c+problem, which brought me to this forum, and low and behold, found my problem described to a T. It makes me boiling mad to have anybody attempt to hose me...and especially automotive repair shops. Ain't my first rodeo, and have had encounters with unscrupulous sorts....what really burns my butt is those who think that because my chromosomes are XX, that I am an airheaded woman and an easy target.
The pdf page is step-by-step w/ pictures too. Love that. I copied and pasted the forum page and pdf. I am in the process of contacting 8 on your side consumer reporter. If they decide not to investigate, I will march into that shop on a busy Monday morning, with documents in hand and politely, calmly, read the owner the riot act, with both barrels loaded. Not only will the owner find out that I won't subscribe to his brand of "service", but will in return, "suggest" he learn to Google, look up the meaning of INTEGRITY, and review a course on business ethics, but the customers waiting to be served will get some insight as to how they operate there. The ultimate irony? A tagline on their letterhead that reads: Yesterday's integrity, todays technology. --Respectfully and humbly--PW