Comments on: How to fix the A/C recirculation button on a 1997-2002 Chevy Malibu

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:58:17 +0000

I just bought a 2002 malibu and thought I was going to have to spend $300 to fix the AC. I googled the AC problem and found this! Figured I would give it a shot before wasting my money. It worked perfectly, all the buttons work, THANK YOU!

By: John

John — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:24:22 +0000

If your AC control will not change from Fresh Air to Recirculate there is also a significant chance that the Fresh Air/Recirculate Door is broken. I hav enot been able to swith to Recirculate this summer and finally took out the glove box to inspect. The door shaft (plastic) sheared away where the actuator connects. So the AC controls are working properly, but the mechanical connection between the actuator and the Door Shaft is the problem. Not an easy fix. Will likely require the removal of the dash to fix.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:04:13 +0000

I did this and the A/C works beautifully. We have a 2002 Malibu and it was easier than I thought. The only problem I have now is the A/C doesn’t turn off. I can turn off the switch but I can still hear the compressor still kicking in and out. I also can’t switch to recirculate from fresh air. I’m shoping for a new module to be installed before winter. In the meantime we are enjoying the A/C.

By: Garon

Garon — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:33:55 +0000

Mike, make sure your pencil is a good #2 pencil. When I did it, it usually lasted for a year. If that doesn’t work, go to http://www.car-part.com and search for a junkyard nearby that may have it and get it for cheap.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:03:40 +0000

Have a 2002 with the blinking on/off AC problem. Utilized the taking apart, cleaning the contacts per the included instructions. Hve done this twice …….. both times solved problem for about 2-3 days then back to cutting in and out …… any other suggestions?

By: Garon

Garon — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:28:44 +0000

Added some tips on how to remove the bezel. Thanks for the post and suggestion Rod.

By: Rod

Rod — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:14:27 +0000

My 98 Malibu’s AC light blinked on and off causing the AC to turn on and off ever since I bought it in about 2001. A lube shop told me I needed to service the freon but that did not work. My daughter complained so I looked into it again and another web site said I needed to replace the control head. I then found the photos you linked in your instructions but still did not know how to romove the bezel. your instructions were also very helpfull making the job easy. It took just over an hour being very carfull not to break anything and it worked! I am not a mechanic. Thank you for the instructions.

By: Beep

Beep — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:42:16 +0000

manuel, if some of the lower speeds do not work, replace the blower motor resistor near the motor

By: manuel

manuel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:08:58 +0000

the controller was replaced with abrand new one and it still does the same thing

By: Garon

Garon — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:39:57 +0000

Crap, I really have no idea then. Sorry.