jrvichammer said:
Wife told me the air stopped working in her 2008 Outlook XR. This happened a couple days ago and the AC button would turn on but it wouldn't blow cold air. Now the AC button won't even come on. When pressed it just flashes 3 times and goes out. If the AC was low on coolant does the AC just stop coming on all together or do I have a bigger more expensive problem?
On page 3-24 of the 2008 Saturn Outlook owner's manual, it reads;
" Air Conditioning): Press this button on the left knob to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning has been activated. The air conditioning compressor does not operate when outside temperatures fall below 40°F (4°C). The indicator light flashes three times and turns off when outside conditions affect air conditioning operation. This is normal."
Did your wife notice any messages in the Driver Information Center? I see on page 3-70 there is a message of "Service A/C (Air Conditioning) System" which means the vehicle should be serviced by your local General Motors dealership especially if you and your family are noticing a drop in heating and/or air conditioning efficiency.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Michelle, GM Customer Service