A/C blows warm air.

Tiny
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I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra, 1.8 & it just started to blow warm air from the a/c. I asked & was told that I needed to add freon. My question to you, is it that simple? The recommended an "Artic Freon- sealer" for $40. What should I do?
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 10:41 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a good chance that it just needs freon. As far as the sealer, if there is a leak, it will help. This guide will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 1:20 PM
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I had just recarged my ac at a shop, and now its two weeks later and it went out I looked for leaks could not find any, anything I should look for.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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First need gagues to determine if fault is freon loss. If so then go over system with a halogen leak detector to find leak
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra and I have just recently had problems with my AC. It works when I drive (Not as cold as it was before it started acting up but cold enough)but when I idol or stop at a stop sign it blows only hot air. What is wrong with it and how can I fix it? Will it cost me an arm and a leg to get it fixed? I need help alot because where I live it is dry season and hotter than a desert in the summer.

Thank you,
Denise P. Guam
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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Hi Denise,

Check cooling fans to see if both are working when AC is turned ON.
Get the low and high pressure readings and let me know the results.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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This has me puzzled. My heater works great as long as I am driving a distance. However, if I am in town to run errands it starts blowing cold. If I want to warm my car before leaving for work it only blows cold. The rmps have to be high in order for it to blow warm. It worked great last winter and it does this winter as long as I"m not in town. Example. I left work to come home which is appx 12 mles. I have to run to the store and within 3 to 4 minutesof driving in town it only blows cold. As soon as I leave town where I"m driving 55mph it is blowing warm as it should. Any suggestions?
My car is a 2000 Nissian Sentra 1.8 engine.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the coolant level if okay test the thermostat and check for blockage on the heater core everything okay so far-could be door problems, vacuum/actuators and HVAC control module.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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Okay thanks but. I just replaced my thermostat and the heater core has been flushed. The door whatever you want to call it is controlled by a cable and it was also checked. Any other suggestions?
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:12 PM (Merged)
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All of a sudden my a/c starting blowing nothing but hot air and there seems to be no obvious issues. The compressor was changed at the end of last summer, so it is brand new. Please help with any suggestions as to what may cause this. Thanks.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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Could be low on freon, if they missed a leak.I would start by having the pressure checked to see if there is enough in the system for the compressor to turn on.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2000 Sentra Se 2.0, about 145K. AC worked, but took a while to get cold, and didn't get as cold as it used to. I figured it just needed a recharge.
I took it to a generic tire and auto place, and was told the low pressure line was leaking. Since the place dealt mainly with tires and suspension, I decided to take it to a place I trust.
This place didn't find the leak in the low pressure line, but when they went to recharge the AC system, they found a broken seal in the compressor and all the fluid leaked out. They told me that the compressor needed to be replaced. I normally trust this place, but my repair estimate just jumped from 250 to almost 1000. Can you tell from this info which place gave the right diagnosis?
Also, will a remanufactured compressor work as well as a new? I plan to keep the car as long as possible, so is it worth an extra $300 to buy new?
Thanks
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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If the car cools at all there must be some refrigerant in the system. I don't know what you have been charged so far but if it has held a charge to cool some it might leak but where is the question. You have another option to purchase a kit and try it yourself. They also have a dye that can help you determine where a leak is actually located on the system. I think any parts store has this and Walmart might even. They do carry the recharge kits. I would find the leak location and note how fast the refrigerant leaks out.

Reman or new? That is your choice. What warranty comes with each of them? That is what I would want to know.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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When I turn my ac on it can cool for some times then it's stop and blowing warm air also when the ac is making that change either cooling or stop cooling the engine feels like it holds then goes or lose power I alredy change the compressor can you help me please.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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Hi harold1976,

You mean the compressor keeps cutting off?

Get the low and high pressure reading and let us see if we can figure out anything.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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Air Conditioning problem
1992 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

The AC seems to work randomly. When it works, it blows cold. Worked every day for the last two weeks, then yesterday no. When turned on, the compressor engages, slight load on engine, and either blows very cold air, or slightly cool air. I had the system pressured checked, no leaks. Mechanic added more freon, but only took small amount of one can. What else in the AC system can control whether it blows cold or not? A relay? A breaker of some sort?
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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If the system is full and the compressor is engaging, it may be an issue with the expansion valve. The expansion valve is a temp controlled orifice that is what creates the cold air out of the line pressure. If theblend door (Temp door) works ok, the expansion valve is the only thing left. Your tech should be able to tell by the system pressures when the system is blowing warmer air
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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The mechanic seemed more interested in selling me on the conversion idea, especially by the time that I spent the money replacing the old freon.
I don't know if this has any bering on the subject, but when I start the car and turn on the AC, it will either work or not work until the next time I start the car. It never stops working in the middle while I'm driving.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could very well be the expansion valve.A 134a conversion will be worth it in the long run as well, the refrigerant is less expensive and more readliy available than the R12
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do you know how many cans of freon that system would take? Whether I do the conversion, or replace the expansion valve, it looks like big bucks either way.
When it comes to replacing the expansion valve, are we talking complicated enough to diffinently let a mechanic handle it? I guess there is no easy, or most of all inexpensive way out of it.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM (Merged)
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The exact amount that would be put back in the system would be determined by the system pressures. Since it needs to be converted, I would have a shop do it. The oil needs to be changed to a different kind and the system needs to be vacuumed down to eliminate the moisture that gathers from it being opened
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