It's probably just wear, like the heater blower switch on my 83.
There's now a new "off" position at the high end, so it goes off,
position 1, position 2, position 3, and off again if you turn it too
high.

Jim

On Jun 17, 2004, at 3:14 PM, Doug in Calif wrote:

> I did check the archives and did not find anything so I am posting the
> question.
>
> I just found out today the ac control switch for the amount of cooling
> (not the fan knob) seems to be causing the compressor to kick off when
> you turn it all the way to max.
> If you run it anyplace lower than absolute max the compressor runs.
>
> Is my switch worn in the place it most likely always is used? on max?
> or is there something else going on.
>
> If I run it at 95% is cools fine, just immediately kicks off the
> compressor and the radiator fan if you go all the way over.
>
> Help!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug
>