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Question: Air Conditioner

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Visitor, Phoenix, AZ, March 23, 2011, 06:55

My AC comesw on for about 5 minutes blows cold then goes hot. I replaced the compressor, expansion valve , drier reciever, leak checked, and serviced the system and the problem is still there.

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    Visitor, March 23, 2011, 11:37

    This problem sounds consistent with a bad control head.

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    Visitor, July 25, 2011, 07:47

    check the a/c evaporator cooler sensor. The part cost about $50.00, easy to install if you can get under the car. From what I've read, it's about the #2 reason for a/c problems.

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