General Tech Help Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here...

defroster always on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-19-2006, 11:45 AM
rtrimarc's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 9
Default

All,



I have a 93 SC2 with 122k miles. The HVAC direction selector
switch is inoperaple, and it seems(well the air comes out the top dash
vents, and the compressor seems to be always on) it is stuck on
defrost. The slider moves, however the direction of the air never
changes. I obviously want to remedy this(besides my feet being
cold, it must be killing fuel economy). Is this a common problem,
and if so, is it the cable, or an electrical issue?



thaks in advance,



Rob


 
  #2  
Old 05-22-2006, 02:58 AM
derf's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Slightly off center
Posts: 10,314
Default

Sounds like the mode selector cable is either disconnected from the mode selector, disconnected from the HVAC module on the other end, or is binding (though from your description it sounds like it is disconnected--probably a broken connector at the control module).

Are you sure the A/C compressor is actually on? Is the A/C LED lit all the time? If not, it may just be the outside air coming in through the outside vents.

If the A/C compressor is actually constantly on, then there is probably an electrical issue as well (with the HVAC control panel).

Derf
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
John.Perlic
Saturn L Series Sedans & Wagons
2
02-16-2009 12:36 PM



Quick Reply: defroster always on



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:32 PM.