If your eas is partially connected may also be the eas compressor this can easily be disconnecting the relay underneath the passengers seat its generally twice the size of a normal relay and secondly i would say disconnect the compressor if its not alrwady as its on springs its located under the hood as u prob know next to the air filter however good luck

once again, thanks for all the help!! gives me a few avenues to try today. i'll let you know how i get on.