Questions tagged [ac]
Questions about Air conditioning systems - other Heating and ventilation questions should use 'hvac'
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2014 Hyundai Tucson cooling fan not running
So our 2014 Hyundai Tucson (GDi) cooling fan does seem to come on when it's hot or when the ac is on. The ac only blows cold when the car is moving and the car sometimes overheats when idling. I had ...
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Dash AC does not blow e350
I have a Ford e350 van that does not blow out the dash vents but bows in the rear. The AC compressor is engaged. If I have the rear AC off and the front on (not blowing of course), I can get it to ...
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2011 ford fusion se blows heat
What controls the blend door actuator to change from cold to hot.Have changed the blend door actuator and HVAC control.
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Fairly new, newly-charged compressor keeps cycling on and off
2005 Mazda 3, A/c compressor and condensor replaced less than two years ago. Last summer I noticed the A/C keeps cycling on and off repeatedly. I have had the unit charged, emptied, charged again, ...
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Diagnosing Honda Accord AC Issue
I have a 2007 Honda Accord that started having temperature control issues some time back, and I finally decided to look into it with summer approaching. It started blowing hot air some time ago unless ...
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2010 Ford Focus - engine stalls with AC on
Year: 2010
Make: Ford
Model: Focus SES
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Engine: 2.0L I-4
Mileage: 79K
Last summer my Focus stalled while climbing a hill with the AC on. It was a hot day and I had ...
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2004 Mazda 3S A/C cuts off when accelerating
My 2004 Mazda 3S 2.3L Hatchback A/C has recently started cutting out when you accelerate. When its idling A/C works fine. When I say cut out I mean the compressor cuts off and on while accelerating ...
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Making my own air conditioning hoses
I am brand new to this site and was hoping to get some a/c hose clamp info. I am installing an aftermarket a/c-heater in my classic car. The company (Coldmaster) says I can use their a/c worm gear ...
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Where is air inlet to draw air when AC is in re-circulation mode?
When we put the AC in re-circulation mode. It is supposed to draw the air from cabin, send it to AC for cooling and then throw it out of Vents. But where is in air-intake in this mode to draw air from ...
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Where is location of AC pressure sensor on 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
I will replace the AC pressure sensor/pressure switch on my 2007 Buick lacrosse. I don't have lots of experience but I am learning. I recently changed the oil, flushed the coolant, replaced the ...
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1998 Honda Civic LX coolant spillage after running AC
I ran my car yesterday for about 4 hours and there were no issues. Upon going out to my car this morning, I notice a leak of some sort coming from underneath my car. So I touched it and sniffed, sure ...
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R134a 5kg gas bottle
I have a 5kg R134a gas bottle and would like to know the weight of a completely empty cylinder or a completely full cylinder then I can calculate how much gas I have left ...the product I have is Blue ...
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Do I have to disconnect the battery before I replace AC pressure sensor/pressure switch?
I did some research and with some people's help, I think my AC pressure sensor/pressure switch doesn't work properly. When I try to turn on AC I see the light come on but it doesn't give me cold air. ...
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AC clutch doesn't get engaged
My 2007 Buick lacrosse was giving warm air when I turn on AC and I looked compressor and clutch wasn't turning so I thought I am low on refrigerant and went the shop did recharge and it was working ...
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Ford Ranger 2008 AC works only on recycled air. Help?
I noticed my Ford Ranger was only blowing hot air when set to bring in outside air, regardless of the temperature outside or what my climate control is set to. I noticed (by accident) that if I turn ...
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A/C blows cold air for few seconds, then warm air, then cold
As said in title, our Honda Civic 1.8 2009 petrol model A/C doesn't work properly.
When A/C is on it may & may not give cold air. Suddenly after some time it starts working and blowing cold air. ...
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What is the purpose of high pressure service port in cars ? Can we charge refrigerant into the system by high side service port?
I have read on internet and in Tesla Model S service manual book that we can charge refrigerant by high pressure service port (with gas charging machines or another way) as long as there is vacuum in ...
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2010 Suburban ac blew very hot
Unhooked the negative battery cable to reset the check engine light. When it was started after, the ac blew extreme hot. What's up?
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Why may heating gradually stop after some time driving (and doesn't work in passenger side at all)?
This is a somewhat strange problem. Heating (in driver side) seems to work normal - after somewhere between 15-25 mins. driving or so, it gradually stops working. The warming in passenger side doesn't ...
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Honda Civic type r, fn2 2007 aircon wiring diagram
Have tried every search I can think of but it's not brought up what I'm looking for.
Would it be possible for someone to post up the A/C wiring diagram for the Honda Civic type r fn2 2007 model?
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What makes AC clutch not to engage?
I have problem with the AC compressor in my 2004 kia carnival which was working fine until i swaped the engine in the local workshop. I checked all fuses they are seems to be good. I tried to wire the ...
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2003 Mazda 3 AC Relay Won't Close
I have a 2003 Mazda 3 with a strange issue. The AC wasn't working, and I found that the relay wasn't closing when the button in the cabin was pressed. The actual relay is fine. I opened up the relay ...
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1990 Ford Explorer V-8 A/C
I have the v-8 engine in my Ford Explorer, 2000 year. I bought it with 97000 miles on it. Vehicle was in immaculate shape. Florida car. I had to have the A/C checked, it lost it's cold ness sitting ...
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No Cooling and Very Rapid Ticking Noice from AC Compressor
European 98 Mazda 626 2L GF
The AC stopped working recently ( no cooling at all, measured at central vent ). When I turn on the AC the clutch engages and seems to stay engaged. The clutch does NOT ...
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New air-cond for Mazda MX5 Mark 1
I have a 1991 MAzda Miata/MX 5. The air-cond packed in a decide or more ago. Even if I could have it repaired, the CFC or whatever is almost certainly illegal nowadays (bought in Florida, currently in ...
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Drove exactly a mile on water in the reservoir. Overheating after coolant added. What could be the problem?
So I drove to the gas station to put air in my tire when I realized I forgot to clamp down a coolant hose going to radiator after working on swapping the alternator. My hood was steaming and there was ...
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What happens to car A/C when outside temperature is very low (about 55 degrees fahrenheit)?
I bought a used car and its the first winter since I had this car. A/C in summer was working just fine. But today I saw the outside temperature was about 55 degrees and I turned the A/C to the blue ...
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Hearing Rattling Noise When AC Engages
I have a 2008 Honda Civic Si and whenever I engage the Ac and have the car in neutral, I can hear a rattling noise, which seems to be coming from the gearbox. However, If I should depress the clutch ...
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AC sound when temperatures adjust
My hyundai i20 AC features like, cooling, heating, fan, blend door, etc etc are perfectly working regardless of whether the temperature is at low, normal, high and fan speed is low, high etc etc.
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AC compressor noise only when car is hot
I recently noticed that my car is making a consistent noise when AC is engaged. Furthermore I found that this noise occurs only when car is hot. Belt doesn't seem to be slipping.
Car is 16 Subaru WRX....
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Water sloshing sound from bottom of car
The past few weeks, I have been hearing a water sloshing sound from inside the car. It sounds almost like there is a large-ish tub below the passenger seat filled halfway with water, which then ...
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Air Conditioner turns on when turning on the front defrost 1999 Olds Aurora
I have a 1999 Olds Aurora and when I turn the front defrost the Air Conditioner turns on and I can't turn it off. Is that what I want to happen? It doesn't do that on my other 2 cars. How can I fix ...
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2010 toyota tacoma AC not working
Blower motor is brand new, tried a replacement just in case and it still did not work. I've got a new diffuser on the wire harness. Lights come on for the ac when I turn the knob on the dash, but the ...
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Is it okay or useful to run heat and AC at the same time?
Most cars that I've seen in my life have a heat slider or dial, which goes from coldest to hottest, and also a button or switch that is labelled "AC". When the heat dial is set to cold, turning on the ...
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Loss of engine power when AC compressor engages
I have a 2008 Honda Civic Si and it runs great. But, whenever I'm driving at about 6mph - 20mph with the AC on, I can feel a drag in the engine (power loss) whenever the AC compressor engages. The ...
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2008 Honda CRV can't change ventilation mode
Heater works great and A/C works great when I turn the hot or cold knob. Once I change blow mode to window defrost it stays there for several days even if I change the settings to other blow mode ...
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Vibration When Using Accessories
My car (2002 Honda Civic Type R) has some vibrations when it is on idle. All the vibrations disappear as soon as I get on first gear and take off. There are different types of vibrations that I will ...
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Can I replace my AC Compressor myself? 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9
On my 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI my AC Compressor has gone
I was wondering how easy it is to replace myself? I'd get the system drained at a garage first.
I've included the service instructions ...
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AC Clutch Not Engaging After Timing Belt Replacement
Vehicle: 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Had my timing belt replaced saturday (Yesterday) as maintenance for the car; everything seemed perfect when I drove it afterwards but the temps outside were chilly ...
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Why A/C direction knobs don't have a face/windshield setting
In all cars I've ever ridden since I was a child, the air conditioning controls include a knob or slider to set where the air will blow, and it always has the following five settings:
Windshield
Feet ...
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2007 Subaru Outback - Split AC/Heat passenger side not responsive
As stated I have a 2007 Subaru Outback, with the LL Bean package; no LED screen yet on this one.
The AC/Heat has split controls, one for the passenger side and one for the driver. I've always kept ...
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What to do about side window condensation
I live near the ocean, so the air is very humid. In the summertime, running the air conditioner causes condensation to form on the outside of all my windows. This isn't a problem for the front and ...
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2014 Toyota Corolla AC Issues
Recently got in my car a few days ago and my ac was not blowing air. Previously in the morning the vehicle was used and everything was normal. A few hours later, and for the next few days the ac ...
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replacing A/C condenser – without having to drain R134a refrigerant?
The vehicle (Chevy Cobalt 2009) ran over a deer and bent inward the radiator and A/C condenser. I'm going to replace both, however I'm wondering if it's possible to replace the condenser without ...
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Would it be harder to install a new AC system if the old one is ripped out already for a long time?
I have a Hyundai Excel 96 sedan, the AC is not working any more. I will eventually have a new AC system installed, but not now because it does cost some bucks.
I'm planning to have it removed since ...
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AC Compressor issues
My AC Compressor is bad. I work out of town and I can’t afford to have it fixed right now. Since winter is upon us do I need to have it fixed right away?
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Adding A/C Compressor oil
I had a new ac compressor put on my 04 Mitsu Endeavor. At that time I didn't know oil had to be put in the compressor but had them put it on anyway. It's not been used since but I want to start ...
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How is the liquid refrigerant distributed throughout the system before start
When an air conditioning system is at rest (eg before starting) how is the liquid refrigerant distributed throughout the system? I would think that the expansion valve would remain slightly open, ...
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A/C Repair Honda Pilot
I have a Honda Pilot and the AC wasn’t working. Brought it in and they recharged it. A few weeks later, it wasn’t working again so they replaced the condenser. Two weeks later, it’s not working ...
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Exactly how much refrigerant is in there?
A concern that comes up regularly when troubleshooting A/C problems is whether an A/C system has too little refrigerant (hello leaks) or too much of it (hello overcharging).
The traditional way to do ...
