Weird A/C problem
Apr 30, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Weird A/C problem
When I press the A/C button the light blinks a few times then goes off. The A/C was working fine before the weather turned cold. Does anyone have a clue what it could be? I've searched the forum and haven't found a similar problem.
Apr 30, 2013 | 11:02 AM
Racer
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Tractors4u
When I press the A/C button the light blinks a few times then goes off. The A/C was working fine before the weather turned cold. Does anyone have a clue what it could be? I've searched the forum and haven't found a similar problem.
I've had the same thing happen. Don't know what it is. Anyone? anyone? Bueller?
Apr 30, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Mine will do that if it isn't warm enough outside, It has to be a certain temp outside for it to work.
A/C (Air Conditioning): This button turns the
air conditioning compressor off or on under most
conditions. The light on the A/C button comes on
when the compressor is operating. The air conditioning
does not operate at temperatures below approximately
35 F to 40 F (2 C to 4 C). The air conditioning
cools and dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle.
The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost,
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also
helps to keep the windows clear.
The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine
speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures.
It can also be low of Freon.
Last edited by Mr.Bill; Apr 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM .
Apr 30, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Mine will do that if it isn't warm enough outside, It has to be a certain temp outside for it to work.
I wondered about that at first, but now we are having 70 and 80 degree days and it still does it.
Apr 30, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Mr.Bill
Mine will do that if it isn't warm enough outside, It has to be a certain temp outside for it to work.
A/C (Air Conditioning): This button turns the
air conditioning compressor off or on under most
conditions. The light on the A/C button comes on
when the compressor is operating. The air conditioning
does not operate at temperatures below approximately
35 F to 40 F (2 C to 4 C). The air conditioning
cools and dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle.
The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost,
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also
helps to keep the windows clear.
The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine
speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures.
It can also be low of Freon.
Read the last part, may be low on refridgerant.
Apr 30, 2013 | 09:15 PM
Burning Brakes
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Is the outside temp reading correctly? If so, probably just low on freon. I'm suprised you did not find anything on the forum, I know there have been tons of threads on this same topic.
May 1, 2013 | 12:16 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: China Grove N.C.
Low on refrigerant Mine leaked out last summer and the button would blink .last weekend had mine fixed and add more refrigerant now it works fine.Replaced o rings no leaks...!
May 1, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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May 1, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll get the freon checked.
May 3, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Thanks guys, a dose of freon fixed it. Perfect timing, it has gotten cold again.