Air conditioner

1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
844,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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STACIJOC
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My air conditioner is blowing out hot air but the compressor is ice cold, what could be the problem
Nov 12, 2010 at 4:53 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The temperature is controlled by the use of an air mix door that is operated by an electric motor/actuator. This door can be jammed or the actuator can be inoperative or have stripped plastic gears internally.

Nov 12, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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STACIJOC
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How could i test that
Nov 12, 2010 at 5:09 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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By physically accessing the actuator and look to see if it's working or not.
Nov 12, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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STACIJOC
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Would that be making a clicking noise under the dash if it was damaged?
Nov 13, 2010 at 4:28 AM
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