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Re: A/C Actuator [oldsgeorge]
by pioneerhog
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Aug 12, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: oldsgeorge (Aug 12, 2008 5:28 pm)
Ok so is this something fairly easy to do. I can get to it, I am pretty sure, without taking any of the dash apart. Is this something that just slides out and simply slides back in or what?
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Re: A/C Actuator [pioneerhog]
by bluevolume
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Aug 12, 2008 (10:18 pm)
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Replying to: pioneerhog (Aug 12, 2008 7:11 pm)
The passenger side servo is very easy to get to once you remove the glove box. The driver's side is another story. You'll need to remove the plastic panel below the steering wheel, and the metal frame that is beneath it. One you do that, you should be able to see the servo, but not very well. I used a small socket & wrench to remove the bolts, working blind.
Once I removed the servo, and operated the actuator by hand, I found that the servo is fine. Even with the damper moved all the way to the 'cold' position, I still have warm air coming out from the driver's side.
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Re: A/C Actuator [bluevolume]
by mrk6
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Aug 16, 2008 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: bluevolume (Aug 12, 2008 10:18 pm)
I have the same problem. I read the service bulletins. it stated that there was a known problem that if the power is lost to the car it is normal for the ac servo to calibrate itself when battery is reconnected by moving from one extreme to the other since the car is older the plastic flexes and will go beyond the settings the computer is expecting. . it is said that there is a new control unit to fix this problem. but i have not followed through on it. i was wondering if this is the problem. can you drill through the servo unit and perhaps stop the servo by holding the flap from moving all the way through its calibration and fool the computer .
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is it the switch or fan?
by cabeville
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Sep 05, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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I drive a 98 or 99 Intrigue. I've had the car for almost six years and have had few problems. We think it was a repaired wreck, because a lot of the mechanics on the passenger side don't work right. The doors stick, and the seat belts stick sometimes too. But other than that, I've been basically problem free.
A couple of weeks ago, however, my A/C started having problems. The thing would sometimes shut itself off, but would always come right back on. All of the sudden, though, the high/low knob malfunction. The A/C would blow only on max air, and nothing else. Thinking that would be the extant of the problem, I basically ignored it. The thing still worked, and I have little money for car repairs. But two days ago, the whole system stopped working. No air, no heat, no defroster, no fan, nothing. The whole thing is dead. Any suggestions as to what the problem is?
A second, possibly unrelated problem...before the system broke, I noticed that condensation from the air conditioner was leaking into my passenger side floor board. This has happened a couple of times over the years, but had never leaked this much. Could that be where my problem lies, or is it just leakage?
I know nothing about cars, and my brother, who would fix it, has moved away. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the problem might be, so that I can get some quotes for repairs. Hopefully it's not expensive. Money is tight!
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Re: is it the switch or fan? [cabeville]
by ccheno
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Oct 07, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: cabeville (Sep 05, 2008 12:26 pm)
How just wondering if you ever figured out what the problem is. We bought my daughter a 2000 olds intrigue in April and we are having the same problems you are having it would work off and on. So we had the Control panel that includes the auto temp control replaced by one out of a 2001. Had the mechanic install and it worked great that night on the way home. Blew cold however it didn't blow in dash mostly on the floor. (Which when I picked up the car the mechanics partner said was probably another system that the panel communicates with located behind the glove compartment) Anyway it worked great first night and next day for the first hour trip, then we turned car off and when ready to leave would not work at all completely died. Mechanic is stuck on the fact that he thinks it is the panel again. However when I spoke to another mechanic he doesn't think this to be true. So was wondering if you have figured out the problem. I have already put close to $1,000 in this car since April don't want to spend much more, since we will never get out of it what we paid. thanks.
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- #68 of 102
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My olds is sick
by olds409
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Nov 10, 2008 (6:00 am)
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Does anybody knows the location of the PCM/EMC? 2000 Intrigue
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- #69 of 102
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Re: My olds is sick [olds409]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Nov 10, 2008 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: olds409 (Nov 10, 2008 6:00 am)
Front left side of the engine, inside the air cleaner assembly
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- #70 of 102
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Re: My olds is sick [Mr_Shiftright]
by olds409
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Nov 11, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 10, 2008 9:29 am)
Thank you 
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Re: My olds is sick [olds409]
by olds409
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Nov 12, 2008 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: olds409 (Nov 11, 2008 10:12 am)
Thanks for the help.But I need your help again.Where is the EMC located? 
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Re: My olds is sick [olds409]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Nov 13, 2008 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: olds409 (Nov 12, 2008 1:52 pm)
Just open the lid and lift it (the Mass Airflow Sensor is on top of the lid), the ECM is in the box itself.
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