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1997 Buick Park Avenue

Tiny
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Air Conditioning problem
1997 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The ac compressor kicks any time the heater or ac is activated. Have changed out the indash control module and the programmer. Both hoses on the heater core get hot.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
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IS the problem that you are not getting heat? Keep in mind that the compressor should kick on when the defroster is on.

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 2:55 PM
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The compressor kicks in at all times. Disconnected the compressor and still not heat. Also no codes display on the tech 1.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 10:07 PM
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I need you to check something for me. First, make sure the engine is warming up to normal operating temp. Then, with the engine running, hot, and the heater on high, feel both heater core hoses to see if they are both hot. IF they are, then there is a problem with the blend door. It is a vent door that determines if you get heat or AC in the car. If it doesn't switch, even if the heater core is 200 degrees, you won't get heat.

Let me know what you find. As far as the compressor coming on, you should still get heat.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 10:12 PM
Tiny
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The heater hoses are not getting hot would that mean I need a new heater core.
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 8:25 PM
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What you need to do is remove the hoses and see if you can flush the heater core. Force water both directions using the pressure from a garden hose. THat should clean it out. If it doesn't and you can't get water through it, then it will most likely need replaced.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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Replaced the heater core and the hoses but, they still do not get hot. The temp is rising on the engine and the hose going to the radiator is also cold.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 6:19 PM
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The only other thing I can think of is a plugged radiator or a radiator hose is collapsing and not allowing flow. Does the engine temp heat up and cool down quickly?
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 10:57 PM
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Had radiator flush and everything works ok.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 AT 9:48 PM
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If you start the engine with the engine cold, as it warms and the thermostat opens, do you see the coolant circulate?
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 AT 11:09 PM

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