5k heater / ac curiosity...

[cobram at juno.com]

 "jim rose" <sf5ktq at hotmail.com> writes:

> dash off, I notice a “buzzing/whirring” sound from the little 
> doo-dad 
> mounted high in the kick panel. It “whirrs” for a second or two, 

This is the Climate Control Programmer.  Now that you own a 5K you will
be on INTIMATE terms with this little gem.

> every few 
> minutes. It has a distinct “pumping air” sound to it.

Those are gen-U-ine GM vacuum soleoids opening and closing.  The whirring
is the motor for the bowden cable.

> Is that normal or busticated? What IS that thing? It has a multi pin 
> electrical connector and some small vaccum / air lines going/coming 
> to it. 

If your car isn't in failure mode (air to def only) it's OK (for now.)

> My bently is on the way,

Very detailed troubleshooting of the Climate Control in there.  There are
also some great posts in the archives on the subject, numerous too.  It's
second in popularity behind hydraulic leaks.

BCNU,
Cobram at Juno.Com
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/1469/

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