Hello, I have a 2008 vibe - 161,000 mile on her and been incredinble dependable car with minimum maintenance issues. Back in September my AC stopped work then the heater. I turn in on now and hear it clicking or whatvber that sound is. No aire at all comes out. So I take it to Barsh Auto here in Texas and they did a A/C System - Evacuation and Recharge R134 for $337.00 and still no air because they said entrie unit needs replaced for $2,136.23 is there any truth to this or they just trying to make me pay some rediculus charge? I just dont get it AC before this was working good and blew cold air just fine. In novermber and december no heat would come out either. We turn it on normally and hear beleive clicking but no air comes out.
Remove & Replace Air Conditioning Evaporator Core
$2,136.23
I want to beleive its a fuse or relay somewhere noway it feels like entire system needs replaced. Any similar experiences or any help is very much appreciated.
2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues
Re: 2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues
Hello,
I answered on your other thread.
I answered on your other thread.
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Re: 2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues
Welcome to GenVibe. I too answered in a different thread! 
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Re: 2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues
Hi. My suggestion is to replace the AC power switch in the climate control console. I changed a similar part on my 2009 vibe to fix the issue of No AC or blower fan turning on. The heater core was still working on my car. It would still prodice heat to passively defog the windshield. With the blower fan not workimg, my car didnt have enough oomph to defog the entire windsheild but it was still driveable.
I found a AC/recirculation switch for your car on ebay for $30.
The switch for my car looks different but functionally its similar to how the switch is on 2004 2008 vibe/matrix is. before changing this part I did a search for bad fuses but didnt find any.
If that doesnt fix it at least youre only out $30.
There is also a blower control switch and resistor for those generation of vibes but I cant say for certain if those are related to your problem. The upside is those parts aren't very expensive to try either
I found a AC/recirculation switch for your car on ebay for $30.
The switch for my car looks different but functionally its similar to how the switch is on 2004 2008 vibe/matrix is. before changing this part I did a search for bad fuses but didnt find any.
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There is also a blower control switch and resistor for those generation of vibes but I cant say for certain if those are related to your problem. The upside is those parts aren't very expensive to try either