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Max A/C won't work, but A/C works. WTF?

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Hey all,

Just noticed this a few days ago. A/C works perfect, but when I switch it to Max A/C, nothing happens. There's no extra boost from the blowers like normal.

Anybody else had this problem?

Fuse problem? Or something different.

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maybe a short on the switch
 
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vacuum leak on an actuator?? All the max AC does is switch to recirculate and sets thermostat to full cold.
 
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Thanks guys. Ill look into it. I have a 2001, is there anyway to remove that middle console with the two cup holders? Any easy way to remove it. Any screws?
 
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should have 2 screws in the bottom of the cup holder then it slides out
 
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I have the same problem as you except I can only use the air at max. The smaller fan settings dont work for me.
 
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I have the same problem as you except I can only use the air at max. The smaller fan settings dont work for me.
A new blower motor resistor should fix it up!
 
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Blower does not spin any faster, nor does it make the ac colder.

All the max setting does is open up the recirculate door. Which is in the pass side foot well.

Check for kinked or disconnected vacuum lines.
 
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Resistor, its somewhat common on gm, chrysler, honda, toyota, Ive had a few fords come into work needing it,
 
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