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No AC... Fan seems to work, but does not come on when AC does

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Old 09-09-2014, 07:49 PM
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No AC... Fan seems to work, but does not come on when AC does

2009 MCS 104k miles

I am still learning the forum, so please bear with me as I find where to post this? This is my third time, I only hope this is correct now! MOds feel free to delete previous wrong placements...

I spent all day looking for definitive answers and searching the forum.
NO JOY.

So please, help me out?
(Mods, if there is a better place for this post, please move it, by all means!)

I put 12 volts to the fan, it works fine, but there is no power coming to it.

The AC compressor is engaging, I can hear it. But no cold air.

Worked fine two days ago. No symptoms of failure.

NO CEL or codes.

No fuses blown.

swapped the relays around, no change.

I even disconnected the battery at the ground, then reconnected it. No change.

I have had the car 2 months now. I love it, but it makes me nervous.

Thoughts?

IS this the dreaded low speed fan resistor?

Please, Obi Wan! Your my only hope!
 
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Old 09-09-2014, 07:50 PM
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OKAY...
The high speed fan DOES come on. It even comes on AFTER the engine is shut down. I understand this is normal, so no worries...

But there is no fan coming on when the AC is turned on. I will replace that resistor, then see what's up with the AC.

What should be the resistance across the pins if it is a 3 pin connector?
What is a good source for a replacement resistor?
How does one test the AC compressor?

Thanks for the responses guys. PLEASE keep them coming. I am a noob to this car, but I appreciate the forum. I was a frequent flyer on the Impala forums back when I had one, and I have come to truly value this venue for information!
 
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Old 09-13-2014, 07:28 PM
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Nothing?

Am I doing this wrong?

Is this thing on?
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 06:53 PM
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Problem found!

Pinhole in the condenser core. Replacement ordered.

Local body shop is gonna install it for me as they have the requisite vacuum equipment and space. Reasonable too!
 
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