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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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My AC won't turn off of windshield/feet! No matter what other setting I turn it to it just stays on that one setting and it's really getting to me. Not sure where to start looking and hope its an easy fix and not to complicated. Anyone ever have this issue or know of a remedy to fix the problem, if so that would be a great help.

Tried to serch but it's crap right now (not working), so if this has ever been covered just post the link. Thanks guy and gals for any help.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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check you vacccum hose on the back of the intake where it goes to the ac box its the vaccum feed line for the mode door accuators if its off it could do exactly what your is doin i had it happen to mine
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Yep, look for a vacuum leak behind the intake/along the firewall - that's the "default" mode.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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I know there's a problem. But how can I tell if there is a leak, can I hear it, feel it? Going to check it out tomorrow. Also if it's loose (@ the fire wall) what's the proper fix?

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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i thought most of the time it goes stright to just deforst not deforst and feet if its leak?
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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If its not a vacuum hose then your switch is more then likely bad
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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Normal setup: A vaccuum line will go to a diaphram. The diaphram does the physical work of moving the door to the proper setting, windshield, dash outlets, under dash (on the legs). The diaphram is controlled by your in-dash switch. Possible failures are the vaccuum line, the diaphram, or the switch (in that order). You cannot hear a vaccuum leak, it is too quiet when the engine is running. You could put a vaccuum gauge on it and see how quickly it leaks down. You can follow the lines and look for a split. You can simulate by pulling a vaccuum on the diaphram. Mainly, it is parts replacement until it works. Again, I would go in the order mentioned, line, diaphram, then switch.
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a vaccume leak was what was wrong with mine ended up being the vaccume line that went to the a.i.r system i had removed off my car ive never seen it my friends 99's his a.i.r. is still intact but did in fact have it on my 00. does 01 and 02 have the extra vaccume line for the a.i.r. system went to a regulator could somebody shed some light on that for me
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
Possible failures are the vaccuum line, the diaphram, or the switch (in that order). Mainly, it is parts replacement until it works. Again, I would go in the order mentioned, line, diaphram, then switch.
How hard is it to replace these part, if they need to be replaced?
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the last one in that order might make you cuss.
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Is there any threads or sites that do a walk through for the fix or at least a manual for reference? I checked the hoses by the fire wall and they seemed to be on there snug! Guess I'll try the other two items.
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