I bought a 1996 Escort with 35,000 miles. Im having a problem with the A/C . for a while when driving its very cold, then the air coming out starts getting warmer, The only way to get it to work is turn off the A/C and turn it back on. Sometimes it does it 3 times every 10 minutes. Sometimes I can drive 20 minuted without it happening... Anyone know what could be wrong with it and how much it may cost to fix?
Check your AC Pressure Cycling Switch. You said the AC is very cold when driving, "If" the AC is truly working and the Pressure Cycling Switch is not causing the compressor clutch to cycle your AC evaporator could be freezing solid. Causing warm air until it melts.
With the vehicle idling, open the hood and check to see if you can hear the AC Compressor Clutch engaging and disengaging. If it is engages and never disengages replace your Pressure Cycling Switch.
If it is cycling put an AC thermometer in the center duct and check the temperature of the air coming out. When you think it is working the temperature should be no higher than about 40 degrees.
If it is Bring your vehicle to a licensed AC repair shop and get the system checked for leaks, you may be low on refrigerant.
An AC system never "uses up" refrigerant, So if you are low it is leaking somewhere and you need to get it fixed.
Hope this helps
JL
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posted on May 14, 2008
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i bought one of these, a uk one i may add,,,,i haven't got air conditioning or if i have i ahven't found it yet! any clues or am i just plain daft. ...
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