Q: A/C not working
The A/C keeps going in and out. When it stops blowing cold air the temp gauge on the dash drops to C and stays there. When it's working, the temp gauge is at normal level. The relay fuse thing has already been replaced. What could my problem be??
My car has 96000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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