AC issue, does this sound familiar?

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ceptor1OP

Member since Jun 2012
12 posts
Huntsville, AL, USA

Sep 14, 2012 at 6:25 AM

A.C. issue. Has this happened to anybody else before? 2003 Crown Vic Interceptor, mechanically sound car. One thing about the A.C. After initial start up, it will take 2 to 3 minutes for the Clutch to engage after that the A.C. performs flawless. Before I performed the "idle procedure" recommended in the owners manual after reconnecting or replacing the battery, it would take 3 to 6 minutes then once again perform flawless. Anybody else had this?

ceptor1OP

Member since Jun 2012
12 posts
Huntsville, AL, USA

Sep 14, 2012 at 6:29 AM

Sorry I posted this twice, I didn't think it took the first time, my computer came up with some kind of error.

jdmeaux

Member since Jan 2009
525 posts
Lafayette, LA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Sep 14, 2012 at 7:44 AM

Unless you plan on working on it yourself, I would find a shop that specializes in AC work. Sounds like Low Freon or Bad Relay. It probably will be cheaper in the long run to have them fix it.

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ceptor1OP

Member since Jun 2012
12 posts
Huntsville, AL, USA

Sep 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Thanks.

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