I re-ended someone about 3 months ago with no front damage to the car except a scratch. About 3 days after the car had 'flinch' (For a lack of better words) Stereo, AC, Gauges, Headlights, and etc will all turn off and then turn back on in about a second. It never returned up until recently. I've been using my AC more since the weather has warmed up a lot.

This only happens then the AC is on and I've been sitting in traffic or an extra long light. (It's not very consistent) I can sit all day at a light or in my drive way with the AC off and not have it happen.

Any suggestions on where I can start looking to track down the cause?

Has anyone heard of this? I am really trying to avoid the $$$ of having to get it into a shop and have them look for the cause.

Thanks

 

The only thing I can think of which would be different with the A/C on after a long time sitting is that the high pressure cut-out switch might be activating. If your system was compromised during the accident you may have an A/C leak which could be causing the compressor cut-out to work earlier than normal. Most systems if functioning well can operate for about 20 minutes sitting at idle before cutting out.

This by itself would not cause interference to the rest of your electrical system. The switch is there to protect your compressor.

I am answering with general knowledge though and I do not know exactly how the Mini system works. However all systems have some things in common. If you can check the wiring for that switch you may find the problem.

Hope that helps.