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QuestionCan a bad temp sensor cause AC not to work?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.Definitely! If the temperature sensor does not send a signal, then the AC will not turn on. Just keep in mind that these sensors are located deep in your HVAC system behind the dashboard, and can be difficult to inspect and replace.
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QuestionHow do you test a blend door?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.Start your vehicle and turn on the AC with the fan on high. Then, cycle through the selector options on your HVAC control, feeling for cold air from each position. Positions that don't blow cold air may have a temperature sensor issue, while positions that don't blow any air might have a blend door actuator problem.
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QuestionHow do I know if my AC fan is bad?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.Your AC fan will either have inconsistent air movement or no air movement at all.
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QuestionHow do I know if my pulley is bad?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.The pulley either doesn't turn or turns inconsistently when the AC clutch engages.
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QuestionWhat happens when an AC belt goes bad?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.You might notice a high-pitched squeal or chirp from the belt when the AC is turned on. There might also be intermittent cooling in the system as the belt gains and loses traction.
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QuestionHow do I know if my AC clutch is bad?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.The tell-tale signs of a bad AC clutch are the clutch not engaging when the AC is turned on (and voltage is present); the clutch clicking or banging but not engaging when the AC is turned on; the clutch slipping in and out of gear when the AC is turned on; and/or the vehicle idle dropping noticeably when the AC is turned on.
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QuestionHow do you know if your car AC is low on gas?Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.Low or no gas might be the problem if air is flowing throughout the system when the AC is turned on; the air is not cold or cool and doesn't get cold or cool anywhere in the system; the AC compressor is turning; the AC clutch is not making noise; and the AC clutch engages when the AC is turned on.
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QuestionCan a blown fuse box cause your AC not to work?Community AnswerSure, if the fuse that feeds your AC compressor or relays is blown and not delivering +12VDC you will have no AC.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my A/C isn't blowing air?Community AnswerPossibly either a fuse or the blower motor isn't working. Check the fuses under the hood, and check under your glove compartment for a cylinder shaped motor. With the A/C on, gently wiggle the cord to test for a short in the adapter. If this doesn't work, then you can use a fuse tester to see if your blower motor is getting power.
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QuestionMy truck heat works; it defrosts, but only on 3 and 4. It only blows hot air on 3 and 4. I've put coolant in it, and it works for a few seconds, then stops. I checked for leaks, and it doesn't have any. What can I try next?Community AnswerA blower motor may have a resistor problem if your air only blows on the high setting but will not blow on a lower setting.
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QuestionHow do I diagnose a 2008 Crown Victoria police model with no air conditioner or heat?Community AnswerThere could be a problem with your blower motor. Check the associated fuse/relay, and then diagnose the motor itself via physical inspection.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I had the vacuum pulled and my a/c unit charged on my truck, but it is still blowing hot air?Community AnswerThere are other components that could also be bad. A recharge will only fix your system if the charge was low. If you have no leak and a fully charged system but only hot air then it could be the compressor, a relay, orifice tube clogged or another component. See a technician for advice.
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QuestionI have a 2005 G6, and the AC button will only light up when the vent circulating button is on. This button also won't turn off unless the fan is not on at all, and there is not cold air blowing for the AC. What could be wrong?Community AnswerCheck to see if your AC clutch is engaging. If not, you could have a bad compressor or fuse; check the fuse first.
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QuestionWhat if smoke comes from the vent when I turn the a/c or heat on in my car?Community AnswerIt's probably water vapor, not smoke. This is entirely normal, especially in humid environments. Unless it smells or doesn't dissipate, don't worry about it.
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QuestionThe air conditioner in my car will only blow air on the highest setting, and the temperature changes between cool and warm. What could be wrong with it, and how much would it cost to repair?Community AnswerFirst, Replace the Blower Motor Resistor (easy fix, this part is likely located under the glove compartment of your vehicle). Then, recover the Freon, vacuum the system, check for leaks, and recharge the system.
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QuestionThe AC air blows cool air while driving, but in stop-and-go traffic it will blow warm air. What could it be?gourav prasadCommunity AnswerThe car AC pumps cool air at an RPM of 1500+, so in order to get the cooling, you need to maintain an RPM of 1500+.
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QuestionI have a 2002 Camry 2.4L 4 cyl. If my AC compressor breaks, can I still drive the car?Community AnswerYes, but you well need to see a mechanic to fix a smaller belt for you. Before driving it, with the compressor broken, you will not have access to use your AC.
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QuestionI can hear the A/C turn on. The fan is running, but there's no air blowing. What could be the problem?Community AnswerIt's likely that the air ducts are plugged or the filter is plugged. It's best to take it to a mechanic.
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QuestionMy air conditioner works, but when it is on it makes a growling sound and air that comes through the vent burns my eyes and has a choking effect. What should I do?Community AnswerFirst, get out of the car. It sounds like there is some kind of toxic chemical in the air. And second, take the vehicle to a mechanic ASAP.
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QuestionI am only getting cold air out of the vents on one side of my car. What could be the problem?Community AnswerIf this problem is persistent on all vent settings, there's likely a blockage in the vent duct somewhere after the cabin filter, which would need to be diagnosed and cleared by a technician/mechanic, unless you have take-it-apart savvy yourself.
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QuestionAfter charging the refrigerant, the A/C will work for a few days, then the air flow turns warm - hot. What can I do?Community AnswerSound like a freon leak. Best to get it fixed soon. Running the system with low freon levels can burn up the compressor.
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QuestionWill high pressure on my car's air conditioning cause it to not work?Community AnswerMany vehicles have a safety that shuts off the compressor if too much refrigerant is pumped in.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I added freon and the clutch is engaging, but it is blowing warm air?Community AnswerIf your compressor clutch is engaging you most likely have a leak big enough to let all the Freon out as soon as you fill it in. Check or have someone check the system for leaks.
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