1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Logo
Posted on Jun 03, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

1999 Chevy Cavalier A/C blows hot air

The A/C on my 1999 Chevy Cavalier blows hot air. I took it to a repair shop and they emptied the freon and recharged it. It blew cold for a few days, then started blowing hot, again. Someone told me it could by the cooling fan relay. Does that sound right?

  • Jim Goldsmith
    Jim Goldsmith May 11, 2010

    turn on the AC engine running and see if the compressor is turning if it is not ; run a wire from the positive battery post to the switch on the compressor pulley and see if the compressor turns on

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2014

    Started car and heard a POP! then the a/c button light was out and it was blowing insanely hot air even with he fan off no fluid leaking

×

2 Answers

Bob B

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master 272 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009
 Bob B
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Apr 25, 2009
Answers
272
Questions
0
Helped
224633
Points
1890

More likely the recharge blew a o-ring and you have a leak. When your Cavalier was blowing hot air and a recharge fixed it that means it was low on freon which lets o-rings dry out, go back to the shop and have them leak test it. They use a pressurized dye to find the problem. If it's blowing it's not the cooling fan relay, they may have meant compressor relay but I'd have a leak test done first it's not expensive and easier that chasing unknown possibilities.

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Sniper:

An expert who has posted more than 50 answers, of which 90% or more were rated as helpful.

  • Expert 77 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Sniper:

An expert who has posted more than 50 answers, of which 90% or more were rated as helpful.

Joined: Apr 28, 2009
Answers
77
Questions
1
Helped
58827
Points
342

No. sounds like the system is leaking. whenever system is recharged dye should be added so the leak can be found when the system looses charge again.

Ad

1 Related Answer

Anonymous

  • 1902 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009

SOURCE: A/C blows hot on 1999 Chevy Cavalier

That could be the case. The other problem could be that you are losing freon for some reason. Find someone who can check the freon level for you to make sure that it is not leaking. The valve to fill the freon can get bent which allows for the gas to escape and then you run into this problem.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

What to do when A/C blows hot air only Freon level it's ok 1998 chevy cavalier

Go to a repair shop to have the a/c system
diagnosed
You probably have air in the system from
several people over the years trying to add to it
0helpful
1answer

Ac blows hot air

I have had a similar problem quite a few years ago. You don't mention the model or year of your vehicle. It could be a relay that is on the firewall just below or behind the firewall in engine compartment in front of driver's side of the car. It took a really savvy MB mechanic an hour to locate and fix after 2 months in other shops, including an MB dealership. Mine was a 1988 560SEL that had that problem. After that was fixed, it worked perfectly for another 5 years - at which time I sold the car.
I hope this helps...
0helpful
1answer

A/C blowing hot air 2000 CDX Daewoo

over filling it was a big mistake, so was guessing.
the freon is added by weight, from empty. not volume.
if the compressor spins, and no cold air , then its a big problem
the only tiny problem to cause this would be leaves packed in evaporator coil. (deep inside air box in cab)
take it to a shop before you damage the compression and fill the whole
thing full of metal chucks wrecking everything, at once $$$$
do not let the compressor run, if it dont get cold. do not.
get it serviced.
0helpful
1answer

No heat in 2000 chevy cavalier

First verify the engine is reaching proper temperature, if it is you have a problem with the ait temperature control blend door. Have a shop verify this is the problem as the repair is about $800.00
0helpful
2answers

Air conditioner blowing hot

The condenser is not where refrigerant is added to

You need special training & equipment to work on A/C
System

Have a repair shop diagnose the problem
0helpful
1answer

I have a chevy venture 1998. I put freon 134a in the low valve near the radiator in the front of the van. It blows cold air in the back of the van but not in the front. Is there another valve to put freon...

No ,there is not another valve . One low side service port an one high side service port . An only one A/C compressor . Under the hood in the engine compartment there are A/C lines going into the firewall . These go to the front Evaparator unit . With the vehicle running an A/C on do this line's (pipes) get cold ? If yes , your problem is probably the temp. actuator . Control's how hot or cold the air coming from the vent's get . If stuck half way , hot an cold air combine to make warm air . Replacing some of these actuators can require the dash to be removed . Your best bet ,take it to a qualified repair shop .
3helpful
2answers

99 STS AC is blowing hot air

I had the same problem but it was blowing hot air on the passenger side of the car. I assume you have the dual zone controls that I have as well. The problem is most likely the damper that controls the flow of hot and cold air into the car. The motorized component of the damper is most likely not working and its stuck in the hot air position.

I had mine replaced by a repair shop so I cant tell you how to replace it but it may be something that you can do if you have the time and patience to work on it.

Good luck
0helpful
1answer

A/C blows hot on 1999 Chevy Cavalier

That could be the case. The other problem could be that you are losing freon for some reason. Find someone who can check the freon level for you to make sure that it is not leaking. The valve to fill the freon can get bent which allows for the gas to escape and then you run into this problem.
0helpful
2answers

1997 Chevy Cavalier Z24 2.4l

did you check the gauge that could be bad and did you check the thermostat thaat could need replacing
Not finding what you are looking for?

2,169 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...