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A/C only blows on high #1584727 06/06/06 12:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 P pinionlc OP Newbie
OP pinionlc Newbie P Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	I have a 98 contour SE, the A/C works great! It is cold as ice and blows hard on max. Yesterday, while driving, I switched the A/C form high to low, and it turned off. The A/C has four modes of blowing......low, intermediate, medium, and high. It only blows on high. Could this be electrical? Vac line problem? Thanks for any help!

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584728 06/06/06 12:18 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Search in the troubleshooting forum for " blower switch" recall. It can also be the "blower resistor".. it burns out. replacement is SIMPLE (5-10 minutes) and comes as a plug in module... about $20(??) from FORD. others will chime in '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584729 06/06/06 02:06 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Welcome . Very common problem. Blower Resistor Pack. For some years, there is a Customer Satisfaction Extended Warranty. If not covered, then you should be able to change it yourself for about $20. Read this. http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1089739&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1 and this. http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1041830&Forum=All_Forums&Words=23307&Match=Username&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=1041830&Search=true#Post1041830 "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584730 06/10/06 11:16 PM
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OP pinionlc Newbie P Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	I took some pics to try to see what I was supposed to be looking for... Is this white thing the blower resistor pack?

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584731 06/11/06 01:20 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	This is what the blower resistor looks like. Picture from BK4293 http://www.chicagoceg.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=12&pos=2 "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584732 06/11/06 07:05 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 241 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Y ymicz CEG\'er
ymicz CEG\'er Y Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 241 Milwaukee, Wisconsin	sounds like the resistor pack.... my shop did it for me for free cause he had an extra one laying around. '99 SilFro SE V6 MTX Alpine CDA-9833, 12" L7, Pioneer 6x8's, Fidanza Short Throw, K&N Drop-In, Spec1 Clutch/Flywheel, WR Headers / Y-Pipe, TBz Cat, PRT Roll Resistors Mods in queue: Trubendz Res. Magnaflow Ex. SVT UIM/LIM/Opt.TB

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584733 06/11/06 03:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago B BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er B Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago	Originally posted by Tony2005: This is what the blower resistor looks like. Picture from BK4293 http://www.chicagoceg.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=12&pos=2 That guy rocks!!!!] Heres a link to the full size pic. I could't post the full size pic from work in the other thread because the proxy I use is kinda goofy like that. Your good to go. It's a really easy fix once you know where the resistor is. www.ChicagoCEG.com 2006 White Grand Prix

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584734 06/11/06 06:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 P pinionlc OP Newbie
OP pinionlc Newbie P Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	I pulled the resistor pack out this morning....does it look like I need a new one? Is there any way of fixing it? I am REALLY handy with a soldering iron. But if it is just easier to buy a new one I will go that route.

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584735 06/11/06 06:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago B BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
BK4293_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er B Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,442 Chicago	A new ones anywhere from $12-$20. I actually found one in the junkyard and the guy never charged me for it. www.ChicagoCEG.com 2006 White Grand Prix

Re: A/C only blows on high #1584736 06/11/06 07:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas P PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er
PacificTourG Veteran CEG\'er P Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 786 Houston Texas	Your resistor pack looks toast. Definitely go get a new one. Go to a Ford Dealer and see if you qualify for the blower resistor recall. If not, you could just buy the part and install it yourself. '98 Contour Pacific Green(Modded) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/676416 FS:'98-00 Contour front bumper.Brand new unused (Non-SVT)

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