Electric issues 01 GT

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Yeah... As my personal mechanic has said... "Your car is haunted, take it to a church to get exorcised"

Well, whenever I turn on my AC (Fan) it only turns on at 5 but only sometimes. If it does turn on, my headlights go out (Have to turn the knob to force them on). If it doesn't turn on I have to hit my blinker both ways, turn on the wipers and turn my headlights on and off and it will sometimes turn on then, and if it doesn't after awhile it will just randomly kick in.

Is this a known electric issue that is an easy fix? Is it worth taking to an electrician to find out the problem?

Add: Not only do the headlights go out but all the interior automatic lights do as well.

**dsmuts** · 06-17-2012

Change your blower motor resistor

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Change your blower motor resistor

That's what's causing all the issues? I guess it would make sense if it's a short.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 06-17-2012

Could be alot bigger problem than just a resistor.

**dsmuts** · 06-17-2012

Resistor is a good start. Could be a bad ignition switch.

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Resistor is a good start. Could be a bad ignition switch.

Funny you mention that. My key is actually stuck and I had to pop off the circular piece under the steering wheel to push a screw driver in to get it out.

**matt5112** · 06-17-2012

remove park lock solenoid.

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Originally Posted by matt5112

remove park lock solenoid.

Would that fix more than just the key?

Also, thanks for all the quick suggestions. Just wondering what would fix it without spending TOO much. Heh.

**matt5112** · 06-17-2012

Key wont get stuck in ignition. Wont affect anything else.

Its free to remove.

Remove steering column housing then tear solenoid out with pliers.

As for the other issues: could be ign switch.

But if you know a good technician who specializes in electrical it might be worth your time to find out for sure.

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Originally Posted by matt5112

Key wont get stuck in ignition. Wont affect anything else.

Its free to remove.

Remove steering column housing then tear solenoid out with pliers.

As for the other issues: could be ign switch.

But if you know a good technician who specializes in electrical it might be worth your time to find out for sure.

Alright, that's a start. Thanks, i'll get it done tomorrow.

Oh, also forgot to mention that my AC Compressor clutch is going. Seen shavings along with annoying high pitch grinding noise.

**dsmuts** · 06-17-2012

Its better to change out the whole compressor than to mess with trying to change just the clutch.

**Veight** · 06-17-2012

Originally Posted by dsmuts

Its better to change out the whole compressor than to mess with trying to change just the clutch.

Thanks, that was my plan but I was just adding it in case it had any issues with the electric.

**BillBoost37** · 06-18-2012

It shouldn't. All the power for the interior etc is funnelled through the ignition switch. Many experience issues like you are having and find it to be a flakey switch.

**jbfirebird2002** · 06-20-2012

My ac blower went out, my car radio went out, the power windows would not go down and this on a 100 degree day! The a/c still does put out cold air, but the blower quit working. I thought my car was possessed too. Miserable to drive in the heat. I had to open the door at each stop light to not over heat! I disconnected/reconnected the battery..nothin..checked the fuses..they are all fine. Mechanic thinks the wires are bad to the fuse box. Another mechanic says it is the control panel. Any thoughts?

**BillBoost37** · 06-21-2012

Follow the suggestions above. Since you found the post, please read it.

**jbfirebird2002** · 06-22-2012

If I was looking for rude comments and sarcasm, I would call my ex-husband. Thanks anyways!

**jbfirebird2002** · 06-22-2012

I forgot to include useless.

**Rico** · 06-22-2012

Originally Posted by jbfirebird2002

If I was looking for rude comments and sarcasm, I would call my ex-husband. Thanks anyways!

BillBoost37 is a veteran with the 3800 platform.
Think of him as having PTSD. He means well.

Looks like your ignition switch is on it's way out.

**jbfirebird2002** · 06-23-2012

Thanks for the input.

**blackflag** · 06-23-2012

it is your ign switch as stated above.

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