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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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the following usually occurs when it is pretty warm out (80F+), although it's happened when it's been cooler...when i first start car and turn on AC, it doesn't really get cold...i hear the compressor kick on, but not too cold. when i start driving at speed, i feel the engine *drag/lag/load/etc* and then it gets cold. but then, sometimes when i'm at a stoplight for maybe a minute or so, the air will get warm again, and my inside/outside air button will turn off on its own, and the air coming out smells kind of sour. but when i start driving again, it will get cold. sounds like i need a recharge? maybe a loose belt or something?
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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time for a new cabin filter.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 05:57 AM
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I'm having very similar issues with mine. The compressor kicks off and on, on its own. The air will be blowing warmish one minute and then get slightly cool for a little bit. I've also heard my belt squealing, so I have a feeling it's slipping and that might be (some) of the problem. Being 6 years old, it probably needs a recharge as well. If I figure out exactly what the problem is I'll let you know.....or if you find out let me know. :-) Good luck

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will do, thanks for the reply
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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Default ok, turned out to be my aux fan 40A fuse. it was toasted so badly, it prevented the

fan from turning on to cause airflow over the evaporator.
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