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#22 of 31 Re: AC problems [rarmstrong] by ray80 Jul 24, 2007 (4:34 am)
Replying to: rarmstrong (Jul 23, 2007 9:57 pm) I haven't heard of that problem before, and it could be a complicated thing to figure out. One easy thing to check may be the Compressor Relay in the underhood fuse box #13. I did see one case where a tech whacked the fuse box and got a/c working again (perhaps this relay was stuck). I would just check to make sure it is properly seated (maybe remove and re-install).
#23 of 31 Re: my process for remove/inst BCM [kcossairt] by dawnlimburg Jul 30, 2007 (5:26 am)
Replying to: kcossairt (May 16, 2007 6:19 am) We followed your instructions, with no problem changing BCM, however my radio is locked and the passenger seatbelt light is on. what now? AC works and my hatch opens again.. thanks for your help.. Dawn Replies to this message: ray80 (Aug 05, 2007 12:46 pm)
#24 of 31 Re: my process for remove/inst BCM [dawnlimburg] by ray80 Aug 05, 2007 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: dawnlimburg (Jul 30, 2007 5:26 am) Sounds like the BCM has to be programmed, to the best of my knowledge it has to be done by dealer (although I heard of someone that replaced BCM with used one and it worked ok without programming).
#25 of 31 Re: my process for remove/inst BCM [kcossairt] by likearainbow Aug 23, 2007 (8:23 am)
Replying to: kcossairt (May 16, 2007 6:19 am) Hi, I'm glad you posted the process to remove the bcm because I can't find it anywhere else. I need to know is your Aztek a 2001? I'm not sure the bcm is in the same place for the different year models. Mine is a 2001. Wish you were in the Metro Detroit area in Michigan so I could enlist your help in getting the darn thing out! Thanks!   Replies to this message: ray80 (Aug 23, 2007 8:29 am)
#26 of 31 Re: my process for remove/inst BCM [likearainbow] by ray80 Aug 23, 2007 (8:29 am)
Replying to: likearainbow (Aug 23, 2007 8:23 am) It should be in same place for all model years
#27 of 31 Aztec "Hauntings" by ornamentals Feb 08, 2008 (10:26 am)
Hi, I hope someone out there can help. I have a 2001 Aztec I bought new. I fell in love with its quirky looks and weird, cheerful color (Citrus Green) and we've been very happy together ...and yes, I talk to my car. In the 7 years I've owned her, I've had hardly any problems. Now I have 2, and the repair shop can't seem to figure either one out. First, between 35-45 mph, usually but not always on an incline, the engine starts to surge. It feels very strange, like its bucking. Continues for no more than a minute and then quits. The shop puts the computer on it, but it doesn't last long enough for him to get a reading on, plus (of course) it rarely does it when he's in the car. Second and much worse, is related to the air conditioner. The car groans like a banshee! It starts suddenly, and lasts perhaps 15-20 seconds. The sounds are all different (from groans to grinds to shakes), and they sure are loud! I can tell it effects the engine, which gets sluggish, and when it stops, you can feel the engine "release". In addition, the lights dim. It started when the A/C stopped working, immediately after shop put in some freon, and dye to check the condenser, which turned out to have a hole and was replaced a few weeks later. Now the A/C works fine, but the noise and "binding" are getting worse all the time. I'm afraid it will end up ruining my engine. I know its related to A/C somehow because if I turn A/C off, it stops immediately. It scare people riding with me (and me) to death, but once again, it doesn't do it when the shop guy is driving. Any ideas? Since I live in Florida, I have to run the A/C most of the time, so just turning it off isn't a viable option!! I don't want this issue to come between me and my sweet car! Replies to this message: ray80 (Feb 08, 2008 11:43 am)
#28 of 31 Re: Aztec "Hauntings" [ornamentals] by ray80 Feb 08, 2008 (11:43 am)
Replying to: ornamentals (Feb 08, 2008 10:26 am) For the A/C issue (and I'm going to show my lack of knowledge on how stuff works here) I believe at least the compresser runs off the accessory belt. If that is binding up at times it could create the other things you are seeing ( I have heard on another vehicle of it actueely totally locking up and breaking the belt). I think the compresser runs when defrost is on, so you could try runing with defrost on and A/C off for a while to see if problem happens. If not maybe its a condensor issue (even though it was replaced).
#29 of 31 Air Conditioner Problem by bluesdiva Mar 07, 2008 (11:08 am)
In 2006 just before I was to take a trip to Texas my air conditioner went totally out. It cost me a whopping $2,000.00 (actually over) to repair. Now in 2008 I have NOTHING! No air, no heat - AND I LIVE IN CHICAGO! Can anyone help! My brother-in-law is a good mechanic and he needs a repair manual to fix this thing!.   Did anyone get the recall on the gas leak thing? My car will not pass inspection because the check engine light is on.
#30 of 31 air conditioner head switch by sissyandjd Jul 07, 2008 (12:55 pm)
my air conditioner controll switch just stopped working I took it to the shop and they are telling me that It's the air conditioner head switch which cost $500.00 plus dollars to fix it , of course not covered in our Gold Coverage Warranty. Does anyone have any suggestions.
#31 of 31 how hard is it to replace a/c head switch by sissyandjd Jul 10, 2008 (4:24 pm)
My 2003 pontiac aztek's a/c and heater fan control switch stopped working.I took it to shop and they said it was the a/c head switch, and it would cost $400 for part and around $100 for labor. I'm low on funds right now and was thinking about getting one from a junkyard. how hard is it to replace myself.

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