A/C blowing hot air

BIGALLOYMAN

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2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
5.3L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
286,400 MILES

I get hot air out of all my vents when A/C is on. I tried to charge the system the gauge read full. My clutch fan is turning. What else can it be? Thank you

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 AT 5:21 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning.

Can you see if the clutch is engaged when you have the AC on?

What pressure do you see on your gauge?

Roy

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 AT 4:58 AM

BIGALLOYMAN

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I stated my clutch is turning and the gauge is on the can of refrigerant all it is, is green blue yellow or red it was in blue. If I had a gauging system I probably would know what was wrong with it.

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Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 AT 3:24 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, you can rent a set of gauges at a parts store or buy a cheap set at Harbor Freight for about $30.00. Then you can monitor high and low side pressures to see if the system is working correctly.

Is the line returning from the evaporator cold to the touch?

When you command the heat and cool, can you hear the blend door actuator moving back and forth? If it is stuck in the heat position, it will not allow cold air from the vents.

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

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