When I put on my defrost, and fan on high, windows will not clear, Climate control buttons work sporadically, and when I push the bi-level button, steam that smells like rad steam comes thru the vents and fogs the windows up. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Be careful with that Barsleak. Don't be surprised if you see seals and or your radiator blown out. Not only will it plug the leak but it can also plug things that you do not want plugged, such as hoses and seals
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Thanks leftyb-10. I never really thought of plugging everything else up. When it rains it pours with ol' betsy Trying for a quick fix.
you can still have heat and not have it leak real hard on your radiator cap make sure it cool back it off one notch looser and your coolant will flow but it wont leak near has bad plus since you plan on changing it you could use a can off block sealer not radiator but first just put about a half cup off black pepper and that may plug the leak .it works
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SOUNDS LIKE A HEATER CORE LEAK....BUT DON'T EXPECT "BARS LEAK" TO LAST TOO LONG. NO DEFROST SITUATION COULD BE THAT YOU ARE SET ON "RE-CIRCULATION INSTEAD OF FRESH AIR INTAKE. ALSO RUNNING THE A/C ...(YES ESPECIALLY IN WINTER) WILL HELP TO DEFROST QUICKER AND KEEP A/C O-RINGS AND SEALS LUBED SO THEY DON'T DRY OUT CAUSING AN A/C FIX IN THE SPRING!!!
SOURCE: rear defrost on 1999 buicl park ave
Jeff, If you have already checked the fuses, check the wires attached to the defroster Grid. You may be able to see them inside the rear window. Make sure they are still connected. You might also want to check in the trunk the wires may run into it, and might have peen pulled apart when you put somthing in the trunk. As a last resort take a continuity tester and check the grid itself to make sure it hasn't failed altogether. Un plug the wires b-4 you test it to avoid a false reading.
SOURCE: 93 Buick LeSabre with nonresponsive climate control buttons
this system has self testing capabilities, have any GM dealer test it for codes and proper function, If I had to guess I would say the climate control head is defective.
SOURCE: 92 park ave climate control
There is a climate control module behind dash on passenger side probably going to be the problem
SOURCE: AC/heater blower/fan is not working.
when i turn the ac on the fan is very loud like there is something in it or it is about to go out
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Hello. Still a rookie car fixer, but I think I found the problem. Rad was low on fluid, saw a wet spot on my right side floor. I figured core heater,and sure enough it was leaking. I put 2 small containers of Barsleak in the rad and it seems to have stopped the leak, and the steam is no longrr coming out of the vents. AND the climate control buttons seem to be acting normal again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks again .
Thanks Jeffrey. You are right. It was the core heater leaking. I am temporarily by-passing the heater core. It's going to be 4 hours labor in a shop to fix a 60 dollar part, which I can't afford right now. Reading the manual sounds like a major job for a rookie like me. Maybe it will stay warm until next summer. Thanks again for your help.
Thanks Jeffrey. You were right. It was the heater core leaking. I'm temporarily by-passing the heater core. It's going to be 4 hours labour in a shop to fix a 60 dollar part, which I can't afford right now. Reading the manual sounds like a major job for a rookie like me. Maybe it will stay warm until next summer. I think the defrost thing is the climate controller itself. A totally different problem? Thanks for your help. Have a great day.
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