AC issues
 

Got a question: My AC is acting up. If i put the control on 1 or 4 everything is fine, if i put it on 2 or 3 the ac light blinks off and the AC doesn't work. Sometimes, you can put it up on 4, turn back down to 2 or 3 and it MIGHT stay on for a couple of minutes. Where should i troubleshoot 1st?

resistor pack that controls fan speeds

easy change? - i can access the back of the ac controls from below my radio.

should just bolt in and out

If your car is under warranty still, you should be able to get this replaced under warranty - there is a TSB out for it.

Where can i find a list of recall stuff?

Here:

Protege FAQ

The guy that did this up is pretty throrough in his knowledge for our cars, but he doesn't really hang out here any more.

Dale.

thanks for the info, found exactly what i needed :bt:

hey, if i take in to the dealer for warranty repair of the AC, should i uninstall my CAI?

I have noticed that the light flickers off for a split second when I turn the rotary knob past the number "two" position.... I think this one might be in my future as well. Funny thing, my fiance's old Pontiac had the same problem. Future father-in-law's Focus had the same problem. You would figure that somebody out there in the automotive supply chain would learn how to make a robust resistor pack for the blower motor. Truth is, somebody already probably did - - and the auto companies probably just pick the cheapest one available for anything south of a Lexus.

I have the same problem, but unfortunately my car is out of warranty. Will I need to just replace the climate control unit, or is the resistor pack that mac mentioned a separate part?

New Part Numbers:
(DX N LX Green) BL8F-61-190D
(ES Amber) BL8W-61-190F

I'm guessing these would be the part #'s to order? (from the Protege FAQ)

I haven't done so myself, but yes, the part numbers from the FAQ should be correct. I would double check with the dealer parts people though before sepnding the money.

Looks like that's what I'll do. Hopefully it won't cost too much.

dude just take the ac out its heavy and you'll gain little more then 5 hp at the wheels and who needs ac when you have windows

I'll take the AC out when i can afford a WOMP SC :bt: