AC shuts off
Sorry if this was asked before but a search didn't reveal anything.
AC works and blows cold until the engine gets hot enough for the radiator fan to kick on. AC shuts off and I get hot air. I replaced the radiator fan last fall but didn't notice the problem until this hot weather. Any ideas would be appreciated. |
Re: AC shuts off
The A/C is set up to cut out if the engine water jacket temperature is "too high". So my question would be this: "When the A/C cuts out, just where, EXACTLY, on the scale is the water temperature needle?"
From what little information you gave, it sounds to me like it (the A/C) is operating normally but your car is overheating. The fan should NOT come on and run almost anytime the car is moving - mine doesn't, even in 95F or so weather - unless, of course, I'm sitting still for a time. (Ok, fine, the fan runs, but not at any speed you can hear it running, if I'm moving at all.) Are you getting any warning lights on the dash when the A/C cuts out? If so, what lights are coming on? |
Re: AC shuts off
check the heater control valves, they are plastic and brake, =AC gets hot once engine warms up
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Re: AC shuts off
Originally Posted by amx1397
(Post 907408)
check the heater control valves, they are plastic and brake, =AC gets hot once engine warms up
The issue can be a sticky valve or valves OR it can be fractured solder connections between the two circuit boards of the climate control module in the dash. |
Re: AC shuts off
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
(Post 907371)
The A/C is set up to cut out if the engine water jacket temperature is "too high". So my question would be this: "When the A/C cuts out, just where, EXACTLY, on the scale is the water temperature needle?"
From what little information you gave, it sounds to me like it (the A/C) is operating normally but your car is overheating. The fan should NOT come on and run almost anytime the car is moving - mine doesn't, even in 95F or so weather - unless, of course, I'm sitting still for a time. (Ok, fine, the fan runs, but not at any speed you can hear it running, if I'm moving at all.) Are you getting any warning lights on the dash when the A/C cuts out? If so, what lights are coming on? |
Re: AC shuts off
Thanks for suggestions everyone. I'll check it out this weekend. Really appreciate it!
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