AC only stays on if button on dash is held down.

1998 TOYOTA AVALON
150,000 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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CIGAN
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If I hold the AC button down on the dash, AC works as normal. Let go and the compressor disengages. Is it the button or a relay?
Sep 12, 2015 at 4:50 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, it sounds like the button switch is bad.
Sep 13, 2015 at 7:11 AM
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CIGAN
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Thanks, Now I just need to figure out how to get to it without removing the whole dash.....
Sep 13, 2015 at 10:39 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That is going to be built into the Control head assembly. You nhave to remove the outer bezel first and then the assembly is screwed in. https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/79348598.jpg.gif
Sep 13, 2015 at 10:44 AM