Imagine this…. After being parked for hours, you get in your
car on a beautiful HOT summer day with the windows up. You start your car
looking for the rush of Cold, Crisp Refreshing Air and Relief to pour from your
Car’s Air Conditioner….
Not today! What you get instead is hotter air than the air
you thought you were leaving behind.
Sound Familiar? You’re not alone, misery loves company.
Many times, we don’t think about our car’s Air Conditioner
until we need it. Here are a few tips to look for when the above situation
happens to you.
To keep things simple, start by checking your fuses. Now,
Locate your owner’s manual. That would be the book that comes with your vehicle
that nobody ever reads. You will find that it has some real good information in
it. Like fuse locations and what fuses operate which system. It even has
pictures!
If your Fuses check out, then it’s time to check to make sure
you’re A/C switch is on. I know this sounds stupid, but as one of my idols,
Forrest Gump, says “stupid is as stupid does.” So, make sure your A/C switch is
on, and/or that it lights up.
Like I said, I know how it sounds, but you must be in the
repair business to know how often this problem is just cause by the A/C Switch
being left off.
Now at this point, if you quit reading, perhaps we struck a
nerve. That or you’ve turned on your switch, though I hope it was just because
you turned on the switch.
If you are still reading because your fuse is fine and your
switch is on, then it’s time to move to our third possibility. Try adjusting
your Temperature Setting.
Does the temperature of the air coming out of the vents
change as you turn, slide, or for those digital folks, change your setting? If
your air temperature changes from hot to very hot, let’s see if your Air Compressor
Clutch is working. If and when you turn your Air Conditioner Switch on or off,
and you hear a click, that is a good sign. If you hear nothing, then you may
need to have the R134 Freon Level checked.
Please have this done by a Professional Automotive Mechanic.
Air Conditioning Systems are very high-pressure systems. This means that
without proper testing equipment Over-Charging occurs, causing serious damage
to the A/C System.
Another possible reason for you’re A/C System going kaput is
the Blend Door Actuators that we see in most of today’s Vehicles. Along with
noticing the air temperature coming out of the vents, do you hear a Clicking or
a Moving sound coming from inside the dash? If so, then know this… Clicking Bad,
Smooth Moving good. Just the opposite of what you want to hear when testing
your Air Compressor Clutch.
Lastly, understand that Air Conditioning Systems are complex.
From Electronics, High Pressures or Leaks, please take your car to a
professional for Diagnosis and Repair. At Pugh’s Service Automotive you can
call or email us to schedule an appointment.
We will make sure your Car or Truck keeps you cool, while
keeping you and your family safe. We will do a complete Inspection, including injecting
dye during the Recharging of your Air Conditioning System, to help us spot any potential
Leaks.
Thank you for reading and let the cooler heads prevail.
Website: www.pughsservice.com/auto
Phone: 302-734-4231
