1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse A/C PROBLEM

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MCAUTODOC
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Air Conditioning problem
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual
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The a/c works fine in defrost mode; the compressor clutch engages & cold air blows out of the defrost vents. When I turn the control knob over to a/c venting the clutch disengages & the air goes warm. There is a button on the dash for air recirculation; my understanding is that that button needs to be pushed in to engage the clutch. With the button in the clutch still doesn't engage.
Jul 8, 2008 at 11:05 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like a problem in the control panel.If it works on defrost, then the system is good, the comp just isnt getting signal in other modes.Is there a seperate a/c switch? The recirculate doesnt need to be on for the a/c to work, that is the max setting, but not necessary
Jul 9, 2008 at 12:30 AM
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