I found my button needed cleaned and I made a video on how I did that. I also found some wires to the latch had insulation cracked and I show where I found that in the video.
Here's a video I made on what all I found wrong with mine. First you want to make sure the fuse is not blown. I had to clean my trunk latch button and I show how to do that in the video. I also found the wires going to the trunk latch had split insulation and I show where I found that problem in the video.
I agree with the first answer because that's what fixed mine and I made a video on how to do it. I also found the wire bundle going to the trunk had all the wire insulation cracked open and one wire broke. Watch the video and I'll show it all.
I agree that it's probably seizing up and here's a video I made on how to change the compressor. You also need to change the accumulator and orifice tube when you change the compressor. If the compressor came apart and threw chunks or metal shavings into the system, it's recommended to flush the system but that didn't happen on mine, so I don't show how to do that.
I assume it's because your clutch is engaging and disengaging. Could be from a loose electrical plug to your compressor coil on the compressor. It could be a loose plug to the pressure sensor or a bad pressure sensor because that sensor will shut it off if the car is low on Freon causing low pressure in the system. Could be low on Freon so it's on the edge of having enough pressure to turn it on and then shuts it down again because it dips below the pressure threshold when the compressor kicks in. Could be a bad compressor coil that engages the clutch. Maybe a loose connector to the AC Button in the car or the AC Button is intermittent. Could be an intermittent relay engaging the compressor clutch. That's a good list of what all could cause it and if you end up needing to replace the compressor, I made a video on how I did it.
Smoke from the exhaust? That's an engine problem. Blue? White? Black? Yes, it matters....
Blue likely means rings or valves. (expensive)
white likely means head gasket (coolant invasion)
black likely means fuel problems.
It will have some pressure when it's hot but not much. Just take your time opening it and make sure the reservoir isn't full and about to overflow before you do it.
if it dose turns on for a second than turns off when you have the ac turned on max you could be low on freon. if you are not sure if it is full or not you may want to take your car to someone and have them test the system.
If you have the original owners manual and dealer packet, you can look for a small tag called a key code. With this you can get a duplicate key made at the dealership.
There are three fuse's that supply power to the instrument cluster !
They are located in the central junction box , do you know where that is located ? Behind dash panel left side .
F2.36 - 7.5A , F2.41-7.5A , F2.61-7.5A What problem are you having ? A gauge is not working , lights not working ?
I must assume that it has an automatic transmission.
Check the fluid level in the automatic transmission, adding fluid as necessary, and note the condition of the fluid. It should be RED, mostly translucent, and should have a slightly sweet petroleum odor. If it is brown, black, murky, or has bubbles, you may only need to have the fluid and filter changed.
More likely, the seals in your transmission are failing, and you may need to have the transmission internal seals replaced.
