A/C problem, compressor is not engaging or getting power

STERLINGBSTRAIN

MEMBER
2002 SATURN L200
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
177,000 MILES

Blower was going in and out. I'd turn car on and need to open front hood and slam shut for it to come on, only sometimes. Began blowing low off and on while driving but still was cold. When I'd turn left it would blow hard, normal. Then back to low when straightened out. We used voltage meter to check relays and and such. Now the compressor is not engaging or getting power at all. But blower still works bad as before only hot air. Do I have electric problem?

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good afternoon,

Yes, you do.

I suspect the blower motor or the connector is the issue with the blower motor.

As far as the A/C, do you have any gauges to tell me the pressures? I need to see them to see if there is Freon in the system.

Roy

1. Turn ignition On and select outside air on control head.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.

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3. Open engine hood and remove wiper arm assemblies.

CAUTION: A SHARP EDGE IS REVEALED ONCE THE WEATHERSTRIP IS REMOVED.

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4. Remove weatherstrip at rear of engine compartment.

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5. Remove cowl retaining nuts and remove cowl screen assembly.

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6. Rotate locking tabs outward to release filter assembly.
7. Remove filter by lifting straight up.

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8. Remove wiper module retaining bolts and slide wiper module to right.

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9. Remove filter housing attachment bolts and remove filter housing.

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10. Remove blower motor housing screws, release locking tabs and remove fan housing.
11. Disconnect blower motor electrical connector by squeezing bottom of connector and pulling downward.
12. Remove blower motor assembly by lifting straight out.

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