A/C won't blow cold
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A/C won't blow cold
A/C won't blow cold. Heat works fine. Install a new A/C compressor belt. When you turn the A/C on, you can hear the compressor click and the clutch engages and turns. Freon level is good. Any idea what could be the problem (short of installing a new compressor!)?
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How do you know the freon level is good?
Manual or auto a/c?
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Auto A/C. I don't have a way to check for codes. I put the gauges on the ports and hooked up the freon tank and it wouldn't take anymore freon.
Last edited by GilbertBrooks; Apr 9, 2010 at 02:12 PM. Reason: Forgot to mention Auto A/C.
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http://www.c5forum.com/ayc/dtcdic.php
That doesn't tell me much. Since you had the gauges, did you take note of high/low side pressures, and compare those values contained in the service manual?
That doesn't tell me much. Since you had the gauges, did you take note of high/low side pressures, and compare those values contained in the service manual?
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I did. The readings were in the specified range. I've also checked the fuses. On a related issue, the digital display on the A/C - Heat controls is dim to black. But I've read on this forum that it is usually a broken/cold solder issue. I assumed that it doesn't affect the operation since the heat, blower speed, and outlet directions are working.
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This is the 1st Chevrolet I've owned. All of my tools are geared towards Ford products. I currently own these vehicles;
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
1998 Ford Expedition
1999 Mercury Cougar V6
1996 Ford F150
1993 Ford E450
1966 Ford Mustang 289
1997 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
1998 Ford Expedition
1999 Mercury Cougar V6
1996 Ford F150
1993 Ford E450
1966 Ford Mustang 289
1997 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
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This is the 1st Chevrolet I've owned. All of my tools are geared towards Ford products. I currently own these vehicles;
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
1998 Ford Expedition
1999 Mercury Cougar V6
1996 Ford F150
1993 Ford E450
1966 Ford Mustang 289
1997 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
2001 Mustang GT Convertible
1998 Ford Expedition
1999 Mercury Cougar V6
1996 Ford F150
1993 Ford E450
1966 Ford Mustang 289
1997 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
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Ya know, I'm not trying to be difficult.....but when you ask for help, and someone takes the time to respond.......and you don't even read your own thread....it makes it difficult for those trying to assist you.
Read post #4 again.....I don't have the patience for cat and mouse..but there are many knowledgeable guys on this forum to help.
Good luck....
Read post #4 again.....I don't have the patience for cat and mouse..but there are many knowledgeable guys on this forum to help.
Good luck....
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WOW! I didn't know that you could read the codes like that! I'm currently in my office and won't be able to check the codes until this evening. I'll download the relevant code sheet for 2000 model year and check against any codes that show up. Thanks again and I sincerely apologize for overlooking that link.
