i was going to ask this same question on here too. but i took it to the shop to check the AC for free. anyways to save u few hours - here whats the told me - my compressor went out and when u turn on the ac - the light started flashing means its shorted out(but they really hook up to check it to make sure) - so my car have a safety feature that disable its from damage other part. so its shut it down after few mins. and my next question anyone have a used compressor for a 96 eclipse GS for sale cause they're asking about 500+ until i say no - they say 410$ either way i know i can get cheaper than that.