A/C not cooling?

Tiny
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A.C. Not working to refridgerant is full no leaks compressor and clutch are good all fuses and can are working but still won't cool
Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 AT 9:56 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a blend door actuator that is not working correctly. This guide will help us see whats going on so we can get it fixed for you. Do you know the pressures?

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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Thursday, June 25th, 2015 AT 4:19 AM
Tiny
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I have filled it with a recharge a.C. Machine from my brothers shop actually he filled it and the pressure is the same on both the high and low I believe it's 80 on both
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Thursday, June 25th, 2015 AT 4:24 AM
Tiny
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If the pressures are equal on both sides the compressor has an internal leak and high pressure is bleeding into the low side.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2015 AT 5:11 AM
Tiny
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The compressor has been changed it brand new
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Thursday, June 25th, 2015 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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If the compressor is new, you may have a blocked TX (thermal expansion valve) did you replace the receiver dryer and was the comp changed due to an internal failure that may have deposited any debris in the system?
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Friday, June 26th, 2015 AT 2:25 AM
Tiny
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Expansion valve has been replaced and dryer compressor was replaced because we thought it had an internal leak but it didn't
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Friday, June 26th, 2015 AT 9:32 AM
Tiny
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Sounds as if you have a blend door actuator that is not working here is the location so you can check it out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, June 26th, 2015 AT 5:26 PM
Tiny
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I didn't even notice the passengers side was cold so the system is working I got a new actuator and installed it now it works like it should that s for helping me with this.
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Friday, June 26th, 2015 AT 11:52 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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Yesterday a/c was sporadic and now out completely. Engine temp light flickered on a time or two later on before I stopped driving it all together. My be leaking some fluid. What could be the problem? Thanks
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You probably have an engine overheating issue which will make the AC not work check out this guide to see if you can find the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I had the radiator replaced that fixed it thank you.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Why does the air conditioner blow hot air?
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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It sounds like it is low on charge. This video will show you how to charge the system.

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Please let me know.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Air Conditioning problem 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 106000 miles

The A/C on my car is only blowing hot air. I have fully recharged the system with refrigerant, all fuses inside the vehicle and engine compartment have been checked-What have I missed? No repair manual is available for my vehicle. Please help me out? If it is a high pressure switch, where is it located and how do I change it?
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

I don't think it is a pressure switch issue, it sounds more like a temperature blend door actuator has gone bad.

Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when changing the actuator out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

Here is the way to gain access (below)

If it is a manual system see if the cable has fallen off.

This guide should help as well

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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We have taken our Sportage to a local mechanic because the a/c doesn't work. They said it was the control head and $500 later still no ac. Then they said it was the body control module. We took it to the dealership and paid for a diagnostics. They said it is the duct sensor. The part is $25 but they want to charge $900 in labor. My husband would like to try and replace it himself. Do you have a set of instructions?
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:02 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There is no listing for this sensor. The name is most likely the issue. We need more info on the exact name of the sensor.

Did you ask why so much labor?Most likely the dash has to be removed to gain access and that is why the labor is high.

Roy
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:02 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, they said it's because the dash would need to be removed. The dealership called it a duct sensor but I've also seen in online as a evap sensor.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:02 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here is the link to the part
http://www.kiapartsoverstock.com/p/__/SENSOR---DUCT/7213956/971801F200.html

Yes, they said they would have to remove the entire dash and put it back.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2020 AT 12:02 PM (Merged)

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