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Update on my AUTO A/C issues. When I drove the car back from DC to DE early in the morning on 6/9, the AUTO A/C worked intermittently as well. When I drove the car from my home there to leave for service at 2pm, it worked perfectly--ice cold and continuous. I left the car with all my Edmunds paperwork of advice and suggested fixes, and asked the service folks to drive the car until the condition duplicated.
I retrieved car from service on Friday, June 16. The service technician informed me that they could not duplicate the problem. He stated he drove the car home one night and back the next day. However, he spoke with a GM climate control service tech and gave him all my info about how car was behaving. Based on that, GM advised them to replace the controller head again as there were a spate of them in Bonnevilles that malfunctioned.
Following is how the AUTO A/C has worked since:
Friday, June 16: Left dealer at 10:30 am, AUTO A/C worked fine to residence (about 5 miles; 10 minutes). Outside temp about 85 degrees if I remember correctly. Car parked until Sunday.
Sunday, June 18: Set trip odometer to zero. Left DE residence for DC at 10:30 am; outside temperature display said 72 degrees. Drove four miles (about 8 minutes) to do errand, AUTO A/C worked fine. Shut off car for 10 minutes.
Started out again and AUTO A/C worked fine until got just past Milton, DE (16 miles); stopped for traffic light. Upon normal acceleration, the car started blowing warm air. Outside temperature display said 87 degrees. Pulled over to side of road, turned off car. Restarted car within 3 seconds, AUTO A/C came on and worked for 30 miles. Had to floor it to merge in with traffic, AUTO A/C started blowing hot air (46 miles on trip odometer).
Stopped for gas in Denton, MD; car off for about 10 minutes. Outside temp display read 91 degrees. (53 miles on trip odo) Started engine, AUTO A/C worked fine all the way to Arlington, VA! Now have 133 miles on trip odo.
Went to grocery store about 3:30pm—outside temperature reading was 94 degrees. AUTO A/C worked fine going to and coming from the store (2-3 miles total trip).
Monday, June 19: Left residence at 5:35am; drove 4 miles (about 10 minutes) to DC, AUTO A/C worked fine. Outside temp read 74 degrees.
Left DC at 7:45am for Rosslyn (2 miles); outside temp read 80 degrees. AUTO A/C did NOT work entire trip; turned temperature down to 65—still did not work.
As you can see, I am keeping a log this week. I will be taking the car back for the fourth attempt to fix. I wonder if it is the A/C clutch not engaging all the time, a software glitch somewhere, who knows? Only once did I notice the A/C Off in the Red Display, but that went away and I had cold air.
I will take the log to the dealer on Friday and leave the car again for them to try and fix.
I will keep you apprised. Good luck with yours and please let me know if you are able to resolve. Thanks.
Thank you for the fast response.
Sometimes the car runs smoothly and normally but then there are instances when the car won't start at all, or when, while driving, the engine will cut off. I hear a "ding ding ding" sound, then dead car. Sometimes I can get it to restart, other times it won't restart at all (and then I receive evil glares from other drivers for stalling traffic )
My windshield wipers don't work anymore, and the when I make a turn I have to manually turn off the left/right turn signal (it doesn't automatically turn off)
Lastly, the clock does not work anymore. Just a blank screen. I can listen to the radio, I just have no idea what station I'm listening to since none of the digital screens work. (I don't know if I'm using the terminology correctly so please excuse any ignorance.)
So, these are the problems. If anyone can share any insight I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
I had the same problem with my 95. I cleaned all the grounds and it seems to correct the problem temporarily. Then a month later stalling and no start. It seems to be the fuel pump now. As far as the other problems I don't know, but start with the 3 grounds under the hood, two in the cabin and two in the trunk.
My personal thought would be to take out the bulbs and drive the car without ABS and that's based on the pricing I've heard on a couple of callin radio mechanic's shows from this area.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
While approaching 4-lane highway from 2-laner, I slowed to make the right merge and with no traffic to merge with, did normal acceleration. I never stopped moving. As soon as I completed the merge, hot air began blowing. Drove 7 miles like that straight to dealership, where I pulled up to open service bay and did not turn off car. Service tech and A/C guru tech came to car, saw how it was not working correctly, hooked it up to diagnostics, and got NO codes. He then was able to get the compressor to engage and blow cold air by pressing the manual A/C snowflake button.
But, now they have seen the problem themselves. I left the car, and have not heard anything yet. Once I know the problem has been fixed (like driving the car a few times myself with no more intermittent problems), I'll share what the dealer service techs did. Four has been my lucky number, so I'm hopeful that the fourth time will be the charm!
Thanks for the info. Our problems may not be the same. The compressor in my car is engaged. The LED / LCD on the dash says the fan is going and it is not. There is cool air coming from the vents but without the fan. Sometimes when I brake hard or hit a bump it comes on and works fine the rest of the trip. When I start up, it either works fine for the entire trip or it may start up sometime during the trip. Once started, it works fine. Does not seem to have anything to do with the RPMs of the engine. Have had the wiring checked but may have it checked again. I drive alot and the car is out of warranty. What does a controller cost?
My local Pontiac dealer wants $100 each time to look at it.
Thanks again.
Ed in Illinois.
I think you are right--we have different problems but definitely the same issue--the AUTO A/C does not work as designed
As to the cost of a new controller, I can't tell from my initial paperwork as it has $00 and shows replaced under warranty.
I will call the dealer tomorrow and see what progress, if any, has been made. I'll let you know what I find out.
Good luck with yours.
My 1997 SSEI had 220,000 without nary a problem. This 2003 has 125,000 on with a new transmission at 110,000. And now the A/C issue. I am going to the Pontiac dealer tomorrow - will let you know what they find.
Thanks,
Ed
Good luck with yours. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks, Bryan
Good timing!! I just got back from the Pontiac dealer. A tech found a cold solder within the blower moter. The parts are ordered and will be installed tomorrow around noon. I will let you know if it is cured.
Thanks,
Ed
thanks caraway
It now sits in my underground parking spot.
I bought a code reader, and 32,34 problem codes are showing. The 'Check Engine' light had been coming on for a couple of months prior at random, but I didn't pay attention as the car ran excellent.
Any advice would be great. I am not close to a GM dealership, and if it's a simple sensor or circuit, I'd like to think I can do it.
Thank you all in advance,
Chris.
Code 34- MAF sensor signal-low airflow indicated
I would inspect air filter and see if it is clogged. MAF sensor is an easy fix. EGR may not be. Hope this helps!
According to the codes, it rules out the o2 sensor, but thank you for the idea.
I did remove and inspect the air filter. It appears fairly clean, but I gently tapped out the loose particles. I replaced it and the car started and runs okay now.
The check engine light still comes on, and both code 32 and 34 are still indicated. I will reset the code memory and see if the light comes on again. I have a feeling it may be a false sensor reading on the MAF, and possibly the ERG solenoid.
Thanks again for the help!
From my repair paperwork: Test drove vehicle and had it act up with computer hooked up. Found Code P0532. Replaced AC pressure cycling switch. When replacing switch found wiring harness really tight, re routed.
My AC is also repaired. The electrical connection to the blower was loose (maybe a solder gone bad). Replaced the blower and has worked since.
Good luck!
Ed
I was always wondering when the A/C would fritz out again that I no longer paid any attention to the car. But, no new car for me right now! I realized on my drive home Sunday from DE that I had "rediscovered" why I really like my GXP.
Enjoy your ride.
Bryan
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I'm having problems with my '00 SSEi. When I have the cruise control on the low traction light will come on and throw my cruise off. Then out of the blue my message center will ding, low traction ,anti-lock lights will come on and the message center reads service stability center. My gas pedal vibrates when this happens also, sometimes my brake pedal gets hard to push. This doesn't happen all the time even though sometimes I just have to turn the ignition and all this happens. I've checked the battery connections and they're good. I've had it hooked up to a computer several times and no codes show up. Could it be a loose connection to the computer? :confuse: Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks
It may be you've lost vacuum to the inside of the car from the motor. See if you can find the little black tube from the intake manifold running upto the firewall to a small plastic vacuum tank or running under the right front fender. See if you have vacuum there. When there's no vacuum controlling the doors in the heater box, defrost is where the air comes out for safety reasons to keep the windshield cleared.
You may have had a problem with the programmer box which interprets the sensors and input settings. There are various kinds of failures that happened with little vacuum connectors and electric motors that don't have the flashing indicators. Up till 1994, if you pushed on two buttons on the settings, it would read out a number telling what it senses is wrong. But I believe in 1995 you have to have a Tech II to see what it's complaining about.
Check for vacuum.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Thanks.
He loves the ride and comfort.
My question is this...His car has an electronic dash, I usually feel like I am in the cockpit of a plane when I drive it, anyway one of the lights is out behind the dash, fan switch I think. Is it easy to replace or not worth the time?
Any help at all would be great.