A/C compressor runs when it should not

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mc - 27 Oct 2007 19:27 GMT

1995 Dodge Caravan. A/C compressor runs when it should not -- not all the
time, but if it gets switched on it often will not cut off. I'm thinking of
replacing the compressor clutch relay (as a very simple thing to try) before
investigating further. Is there any other well-known common cause of this
problem?

Also, in case I need to get into the A/C control panel, what, other than
Chrysler's special tool, is suitable for prying off the bezel around it?

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mc - 28 Oct 2007 01:50 GMT

> 1995 Dodge Caravan. A/C compressor runs when it should not -- not all the
> time, but if it gets switched on it often will not cut off. I'm thinking
> of replacing the compressor clutch relay (as a very simple thing to try)
> before investigating further. Is there any other well-known common cause
> of this problem?

Answering my own question, it was the relay. After replacing it, I opened
up the old one and found a glob of some kind of conductive trash between the
contacts... which I removed, then put it back together and put it in the
glove compartment for future use as a spare.

> Also, in case I need to get into the A/C control panel, what, other than
> Chrysler's special tool, is suitable for prying off the bezel around it?

I'm still interested in that because I need to replace a light bulb in
there. Any ideas?

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philthy - 28 Oct 2007 16:51 GMT

the ac will fire up i the defrost mode if that is any help

> 1995 Dodge Caravan. A/C compressor runs when it should not -- not all the
> time, but if it gets switched on it often will not cut off. I'm thinking of
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> Also, in case I need to get into the A/C control panel, what, other than
> Chrysler's special tool, is suitable for prying off the bezel around it?

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