AC blowing hot
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AC blowing hot
Just started up my c5 -- first time in a few months -- and the AC is blowing hot.
I've fixed ac's on older chevy motors -- is there anything weird / specific I need to know about the ac system on the c5? it's a 2000, the compressor is kicking on, so I'm assuming it's low on refrigerant. I have all the equipment to recharge-- what does it take, 134a? how many pounds?
Thanks!
I've fixed ac's on older chevy motors -- is there anything weird / specific I need to know about the ac system on the c5? it's a 2000, the compressor is kicking on, so I'm assuming it's low on refrigerant. I have all the equipment to recharge-- what does it take, 134a? how many pounds?
Thanks!
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Just started up my c5 -- first time in a few months -- and the AC is blowing hot.
I've fixed ac's on older chevy motors -- is there anything weird / specific I need to know about the ac system on the c5? it's a 2000, the compressor is kicking on, so I'm assuming it's low on refrigerant. I have all the equipment to recharge-- what does it take, 134a? how many pounds?
Thanks!
I've fixed ac's on older chevy motors -- is there anything weird / specific I need to know about the ac system on the c5? it's a 2000, the compressor is kicking on, so I'm assuming it's low on refrigerant. I have all the equipment to recharge-- what does it take, 134a? how many pounds?
Thanks!
- Engine @ 2000 rpm
- A/C in coldest setting
- Fan at maximum speed
- Both windows down
- Thermometer in center air vent
When adding refrigerant, pay attention to both pressures, otherwise you might end up with the high side sky-high trying to get the low side to the chart's value.
Let us know how it goes.
Last edited by GCG; Oct 22, 2017 at 03:54 PM.
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thanks. I've replaced just about every part of the AC in my 350-equipped jeep Cherokee, pretty confident I can handle this. If not, worst thing I bring it to a mechanic.
If I decide to have a pro do it, what's better-- dealership, of local mechanic?
If I decide to have a pro do it, what's better-- dealership, of local mechanic?
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