Intermittent A/C electrical issue

Tiny
RICK MESZAROS
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  • 2001 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
A/C works as designed until I turn on headlights and/or dash light adjuster, then blows hot air.

1. AC works well when headlight switch off and dash light off on all settings and fan speeds.

2. AC work intermittently when headlight switch on and dash light adjuster off on all ac settings and speeds.
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3. No AC when headlights on and dash light adjuster adjusted to illuminate radio lights.

Brand new battery installed.
Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 6:15 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a BCM that is going out. Here is its location (below) so you can try swapping it out for a used unit.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, August 14th, 2017 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
RICK MESZAROS
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Never did find out, junked the car!
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Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 AT 2:15 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Did you try the BCM?
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Thursday, January 18th, 2018 AT 10:01 AM

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