AC stops blowing cold and temperature gauge quits working at the same time

2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU

109,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

KATYC305

MEMBER
3 POSTS

While driving or just starting the car the AC will stop blowing cold and then the temperature gauge stops working. We have replaced the thermostat and the ECT sensor. After changing the ECT sensor it starting working for about 60 miles then it did the same thing. What could be going on?

Jun 16, 2019 at 6:26 PM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

Good morning,

When you replaced the ECT, did the car start blowing cold air again?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-or-no-air-flow-from-vents

Can you tell me the high and low side pressure readings of the AC system?

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

Are there any codes set?

Roy

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Jun 17, 2019 at 3:15 AM

KATYC305

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Yes.

Jun 18, 2019 at 10:22 AM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

Yes to what?

Roy

Jun 18, 2019 at 11:50 AM

KATYC305

MEMBER
3 POSTS

Sorry. Yes, when we changed the ECT and thermostat the AC started blowing cold again. It stayed on for awhile then after the car was sitting for awhile when I got back in it to leave the temperature gauge wouldn't work and the AC was blowing hot again and the fans kicked on instantly.

Jun 18, 2019 at 1:12 PM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

Okay, can you give me the high and low side readings?

Roy

Jun 18, 2019 at 1:32 PM

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