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My a/c does not cool. All controls set properly and only get hot air. They say all is proper, but it gets above 90 and we boil inside the car

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Who says its "proper" it's not proper unless it's getting cool inside your car! Bring it to a better shop and have them look it over!!! Stuff like this makes me just shake my head. I would have fired anyone working for me if they had ever told that to a customer!!! (without fixing it)

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Check the blend door under the dash probably ou of adjustment, does this car have climate control, if so the inside ambient sensor may be bad, please rate my fix, if you need more help get back to me as i strive to be the best

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