Air conditioner switch

2003 TOYOTA RAV4
103,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL POPPY PAOLI
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When I push the air button and hold it the air conditioner works, when I let it go it shuts off. what can I do?
Aug 4, 2017 at 4:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the switch has gone bad and needs to be replaced. Here are some diagrams (below) that can help you get the problem fixed.

Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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