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#1 of 4 Climate control-2000 Intrigue by rockhead2 Dec 10, 2008 (8:02 am)
The AC compressor does not cycle on defrost causing the windows to fog/frost up really bad. A local independant diagnosed it as a bad climate control. AC pressures are good and when the relay is jumped the compressor runs. Pricing a new control through GM is over $1100!!!! Is there another avenue for a new control, or a reputable used parts source? Thanks. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Dec 10, 2008 10:52 am) rockhead2 (Jan 05, 2009 8:35 am)
#2 of 4 Re: Climate control-2000 Intrigue [rockhead2] by dtownfb Dec 10, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: rockhead2 (Dec 10, 2008 8:02 am) For new, check www.rockauto.com or www.gmpartsdirect.com   For a used climate control, check E-Bay. A bunch of parts stores sell used Intrigue parts on E-Bay with a warranty. I've bought 3 things for my Intrigue off E-Bay and have not had a problem. Replies to this message: rockhead2 (Jan 05, 2009 8:35 am)
#3 of 4 Re: Climate control-2000 Intrigue [dtownfb] by rockhead2 Jan 05, 2009 (8:35 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Dec 10, 2008 10:52 am) This is really getting frustrated and expensive. I got a used heater control, didn't help. Went to RockAuto and got a new one. Still no help. Replaced the vacuum solenoid pack under the dash as it was giving eradic vacuum to the vacuum actuators. Nothing. I've heard the compressor cycle once, so we hotwired it to run all the time to see if that would help. Going down the road scraping the side windows is not real safe. It has a hard time keeping the windshield clear and the side windows are a disaster. It seems to switch OK between def, vent and floor. I'm wondering if the actuator could be bad for the cold air door. If it ever warms up enough to work outside that'll be the next thing to look at. Dynamite may come next!
#4 of 4 by moonshadow Jan 05, 2009 (1:05 pm)
The AC compressor does not cycle on defrost causing the windows to fog/frost up really bad   You do not need an air compressor to keep windows from frosting up in the winter. Although it does speed up the process. There are thousands of cars that do not have AC. So ignore that for now.   If'n you have air flow from all vents and you have proper heat control then I would look to the recirculating door vent. This is used for AC mileage/efficiency.   It has a damper door like the others that block the fresh air intake and simply recirculate the air within the car. Called MAx air on some brands. It conditions the interior air instead of constanly cooling new air, resulting in less load for the AC hence better mileage. Twoo problems, If you have a sicky in the car, then your spreading disease and if its cold outside the problem is that it recircs your breath and moisture and that hitting the windows causes instantcondensation. I believe that if you have recirc selected and select defrost it defaults to fresh air for this purpose.

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