Questions tagged [ac]
Questions about Air conditioning systems - other Heating and ventilation questions should use 'hvac'
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Honda Accord 2002, Vehicle a/c climate button control, change with missing buttons
So I was wondering if somehow I can change the climate mode with missing buttons.
So long story short, I hit my AC thing and it caused two a/c buttons to break, none of my climate mode buttons work. ...
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Is AC compressor faulty if I can get cold air on lower temperature setting but not on higher setting (e.g. 20 and 23 celsius)?
I'm having 2013 Ford Fiesta and I've noticed that when I set my AC to 23 C it doesn't blow cool air much, but when I lower the setting to 20/19 C then the cold air continually flows.
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Will 260F damage my engine or cause AC leak
I went mudding in my jeep. It was really soupy and coated the entire engine bay including the rad. Didn't wash off the mud and then drove downhill into town a few days later Didn't realize temps until ...
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HVAC clutch cycle
2007 3.0R Subaru Outback - the hot & cold climate air work OK. I've checked the clutch gap which is within the tolerance specified by the factory service manual.
Often when climate temperature ...
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Was charging the a/c and the pump engaged but just warm air came out
Put a vacuum to the a/c then charged it. It took 1.5 of the 2.5lbs it calls for and so I fired it up and turned on the a/c.
The pump engaged but the air was still warm and the pump got real hot, too ...
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2011 Hyundai Accent AC compressor doesn't kick in
I own a 2011 Hyundai which is known as Accent model in the US. The problem is my AC doesn't work, namely the AC compressor clutch doesn't engage when turned on. What happens is when the AC button is ...
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How to find out if my car AC needs extra oil and how much to top up?
My car AC has been dead for a couple of years now and I was wondering the following things:
How could that affect the AC oil level?
Is there anything I should be worried about considering my AC ...
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Can you visually detect an AC car leak?
I was wondering if it actually possible to see an AC leak by eye.
Say one of the aluminum pipes were to leak, would you be able to see a specific type of discoloration caused by the refrigerant ...
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Kia cee'd 2007 Aircon compressor
I've got a 2007 Kia cee'd 1.4L Petrol Hatchback and the air-con compressor seems to be busted.
I am having a look online and I can see quite a variety of compressor models both new and used going ...
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AC not working in 2013 Honda CRV
The air-conditioning in my 2013 Honda CRV went out about a year ago. It started going out intermittently, and then it died altogether. I’ve bought the compressor, the condenser, and the expansion ...
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Gurgling noise in car
I had a strange issue. I havent been driving much during the COVID-19 lock down, but I am not sure if that makes a difference. For 3 straight days, I made a few short trips in my 2015 Hyundai ...
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Rough RPM idle transition when AC is ON
I have Kia Picanto 2017. I noticed that when I'm driving and depress the clutch (say would switch to neutral to stop for a red light), normally the RPM should go down to the "normal" idle level but ...
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A/C not working trouble shooting
So, my Nissan Rogue 2011's A/C stopped working, I've been trying to diagnose it, the blowers are fine but it's blowing room (engine) temp air.
I've checked:
10A compressor fuse(fine, 0 Ohms)
The ...
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I have a 2016 Hyundai accent sport, car dies when it's idling and the A/C is on
The car runs fine otherwise, just shutters and dies if the A/C is on and I'm idling. I put in new plugs and a purge valve, but the check engine light keeps going on and off over the past year. I ...
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A/C Condensor fan turns on when Heater is switched on
I have a Mitsubishi Lancer. I recently got the fan control module changed. However, I have noticed that when I turn the heater on, the A/C condenser fan also turns on. Is this right? I do feel that it ...
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when is a/c pressure too low
Last fall I noticed a small hiss when starting the a/c. I looked around the system and noticed a thin film of oil/dirt around the high valve. I guessed my high pressure shraeder valve to be leaking ...
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2008 Ford Focus - My AC turns on and off fairly rapidly when driving slowly or stopping
how is everyone?
I have a little problem, so when the AC is turned on and while driving slowly or waiting in traffic it repeatedly shuts down and turns back on blowing normal temperature air (same as ...
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What is best pipe for automobile AC?
What is the best pipe for automobile AC
Coper
Aluminum
Flexible hose
I'm planning to install new AC for my Landrover, appreciate your advice
Thank you
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A/C Compressor Clutch Not Engaging
I have a 2007 Honda Civic Si. During the summer, the AC started acting up. It would work well for a couple minutes and then stop working. I remember checking to see if the compressor was running and ...
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What is most fuel efficient at 130km/h? [duplicate]
Suppose a very hot summer day, driving on a long straight highway at 130 km/h.
What is most fuel efficient solution :
Driving with AC on and closed windows?
Driving with AC off and four full opened ...
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car engine (AC?) hose frosting up in engine?
A hose in the engine is frosting up (like you may see in a fridge - see image - the hose/pipe is not normally white!).
Any ideas what this may mean?
I've also losing some coolant in the radiation (.....
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On 2007 Toyota Camry LE route AC vents work, but 2 center vents do not dispense any air. Some air flow is seen if no AC is used
I have an air conditioning concern. When using the AC, outer vents work, but the two center vents don't dispense any air. This is a consistent issue at any level that AC system is on from low to high. ...
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Can running the heater with the A/C on damage your car?
I find that having the A/C on with the heater helps defog the car faster in the winter. Is it possible that doing this can damage the car?
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Why did my temperature go down when I turned on A/C?
My car has been running hot and I'm going to be putting in a Thermostat to fix this.
However, I have noticed that when I turn on my Air Conditioning, the temperature goes down.
I would expect ...
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Air-conditioning belt is making a loud squealing noise. What should I do?
How long will the air conditioner last if it is making a loud squealing noise. I want to know if I have to replace it right away.
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New Radiator Fan Issues in my 2010 Ford Focus
I put a new fan in my Ford Focus the other day and the first day it didn't work so I took it to my mechanic and it's been working since he said he hasn't done anything so I'm not sure if that's true ...
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Intermittent A/C 1994 Toyota Corolla
Symptoms
Refrigerant is not low. I repeat - refrigerant is not low.
A/C is not "freezing" up.
A/C works every morning. Turn off A/C or stop and get gas after engine is running for 5 minutes and hit ...
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Engine stalling while idling (Honda Fit 2007)
I have a 2007 Honda Fit Sport. When idling (e.g, at red lights), my engine often dies. It seems to happen at least once per day. It has about 70k miles, and is in otherwise good condition.
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2013 Chevy Cruze A/C not working and possibly radiator fan
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze and all of a sudden I get in the car and there is no A/C. The fan is blowing just warm/hot air. After checking the fuses (not sure how to test relays) I did notice that while ...
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Why does my car AC vents blow hot air when AC is switched off?
I bought a new car in the month of April 2019 but from the past few weeks, I have been experiencing very very hot air coming from all the vents.
The temperature is high to an extent wherein it ...
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Replacement of Accumulator/Drier
I am wondering if I can replace the reciever drier/accumulator on my Honda Accord 2007 EX V6 without taking out the condensor and fan assembly?
If so, please instruct me on how to do so.
Thanks.
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Compressor Oil and Does It Need After Refrigereant Recover
I am wanting to replace the AC compressor and receiver drier myself. So, I took my Honda Accord 2007 EX V6 to a local Firestone to have the refrigerant taken out. I inquired about the right amount of ...
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2011 1.2 Fiesta a/c not cool & temperature light
I was driving my car and the a/c started to blow uncool air and light came up for the temperature which only stayed on for a short time.
This happened after going through a drive through with having ...
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2002 PT Cruiser is running hot
P0601 and P1684 are showing up and my car will start running hot maybe 5 mintues after I start going down the road. Help please!
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Blower motor running wide open after replacing resistor
After i replaced the resistor for the blower motor the fan runs continuously. It doesn’t respond to the fan control knob even to turn it off. Also now the the a/c compressor is not kicking on. Is it a ...
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2012 Ford Escape A/C blowing hot and lowest blower speed not working
My A/C started blowing hot air intermittently the other day. Of course, the day I take it in to the mechanic it starts to work like normal. My mechanic said there were no issues he could find except ...
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AC quits after ~15 mins
I have a 2007 Honda CRV and after about 15 mins the AC will stop working.
Before the AC will start to work again, the care must be turned off for a few hours.
Took it to a car shop to have it looked ...
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Temp gage randomly stops working while driving and ac doesn’t work. 2015 Chevy cruze
I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze and randomly my temp gage stops working and my ac doesn’t run. I changed both the coolant sensors and if I disconnect the battery and reconnect it then everything runs ...
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A/C compressor Switches of at the same time as the Fan motor
I have a Lexus IS250 2008 the a/c compressor switches off the same time as the fan motor blower. Cant seem to find a fix, the blower motors are new just bought and switched. Any ideas for a fix?
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Can you use white vinegar to remove ac smells?
I'm trying to remove smells which come when I put the ac on. I've seen videos where they used chemicals such as lycol. Im not a fan of strong chemicals. Would something like white vinegar be safe ...
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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 3.9l A/C won't turn on
About a month ago, I added freon to my a/c low pressure port. I followed the instructions carefully making sure that I didn't run into the red on the gauge. About 2 weeks later, my A/C started ...
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Honda Civic 08 - AC control and possible electrical problem
When I started messing around with this the AC worked sometimes but not others and realizing that the engine fan wasn't turning on. Replacing the thermostat fixed this and the car doesn't run hot ...
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2005 Silverado AC Diagnosis
I just bought a 2005 Silverado with 160k miles and I am trying to diagnose the AC system. Most of the time the compressor never kicks on and so it blows warm air. Occasionally the compressor does kick ...
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Air distribution map of a 2012 VW Passat?
My 2012 VW Passat has dual AC zones. The passenger side AC is not blowing cold air. The Driver's side does. in my slow debugging routine, I am looking at the Wiring Diagram, but I cannot figure out ...
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Modifying air conditioner to run without key inserted? (fan only, not temperature regulation)
In our Volkswagen Touran, I have already modified the fuse box in a way that the auxiliary 12V power outlets always deliver power, without ignition enabled, by connecting two piggyback fuse holders ...
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I saw a car with engine running for air conditioner, while the owner was absent. Was that car modified? (Is this a common modification?)
Today in a parking spot, I spotted a Volkswagen Golf 4 of which the engine was running and the air conditioner was turning at a high speed (hearable from outside) in order to cool down the car, but ...
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Is 7% refrigerant loss per year worrying?
I some time ago had my car's air conditioning system serviced, when the car was 2.5 years old. It was functioning okay, but I opted for the service because I wanted to have a measurement of the ...
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Is it safe to use the AC if the pressure is too high?
My dealer replaced the AC compressor in my 1997 Accord recently. However, they said the pressure in the system is too high due to contamination and I need to replace several other parts of the AC ...
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Leaking A/C condenser - evacuate before repair?
I've got a 2008 Mazda 3 Sport GT with a very obvious leak in the AC condenser (from my own previous repair!)
The AC no longer cools, and if the refrigerant has already leaked into the atmosphere ...
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Air conditioner broke after putting to much washer fluid
I have a Nissan Versa 2012, the air conditioner stopped working and is giving a hissing sound after I put too much washer fluid in the reservoir. I mean two events have to be related as it happened ...
