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2006 Ion, a/c cycles cold to hot when driving why, it goes back and forth

System is full, control is not being touched, but the temp does what it wants

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Depends on if the ac is cutting off or if the air flow is changing.
If the compressor is cutting off it could be a faulty relay or pressure switch - even the compressor clutch. Might be something with the radiator fan too.
If the compressor is running and you get hot air, it could be a problem with a blend door under the dash.

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SOURCE: steering wheel moves back and forth when i brake 2004 ion

Sounds like your rotors are warped. First off, have the front wheels been off the car at any time recently? If so, someone may have reinstalled them and not torqued the lugs properly. Too much torque (or different torque on different lug nuts) can artifically warp the rotors. Also, hot rotors getting wet can warp (as if you slammed the brakes on or were braking severely on the way to the car wash, where you sprayed them down). Or, they could be just worn out. Chances are though that you'll need new rotors. Remember that when you change rotors, no matter how new the pads on your car may be, you need to put new brake pads on with them.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: my 2006 ION steering makes clunking noise which

I have had that problem with my wifes car,i called a mobile repair guy to come out and tighten something in the steering column,cost me about $50

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