AC blows hot on driver side only
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so have you done this multiple times cause that screams leak somewhere. Also isn’t there only one AC condenser (whatever it’s called) to cool the system? If so, your fix doesn’t make since. If there are two then I understand.
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I believe the condition wca_tim is describing is when the driver side outlet air temperature is cool but considerably warmer than the passenger side. This difference in temperature is typically caused by a low R134a charge level. I believe you have said your driver side blows hot. If it truly is hot and the passenger side is cold, your situation does not sound like low R134a.
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I believe the condition wca_tim is describing is when the driver side outlet air temperature is cool but considerably warmer than the passenger side. This difference in temperature is typically caused by a low R134a charge level. I believe you have said your driver side blows hot. If it truly is hot and the passenger side is cold, your situation does not sound like low R134a.
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my whole question is about where the actuator door that separates the dual air is and if there’s anything I need to about going any deeper than just the dash being pulled.
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could it be one of the other god ideas people posted? of course! I just remember being very surprised when that's what it turned out to be on mine years or so ago...
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you can check the low side and add a little 134a with one of the inexpensive can/hose/ gauge setups that are cheap at most auto parts stores and even places like walmart. if the issue is refrigerant, it won't take much to make it cold again. You can also check some of the other things folks mentioned (ie dic codes) yourself and maybe save yourself an unnecessary bill. just a thought...
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Could it be one of the other good ideas people posted? of course! I just remember being very surprised when that's what it turned out to be on mine a decade or so ago...
Cheers, Tim
